I needed this week's newsletter so much. I just elected to take a gap year after finishing my undergraduate degree next Spring, because I was feeling so lost and so much pressure about my own life path. My central theme is connection and people--I was looking at being an elementary teacher, but in California it's a rough time to be in education. I feel like every job I'm interested in is so separate from the rest, and I'm not sure what to do, so I'm just screaming internally for now.
I especially connected with your tips for talking with someone who is in despair. As someone who is disabled, I get tired of being told I'm strong, and would love being told that "I hate that you have to be so strong right now." That would be so validating!! Thank you for all of these tips <3
MARI! i'm a 24 year-old sloppy joe of a person right now whose calling and skill is communication. couldn't believe the parallels of what you wrote. i'm a waitress right now, looking to apply to a theology grad program. holy shit. if you ever feel like writing about how you made sense of all your passions and callings, know that you have at least one eager pair of eyes reading!!!!! wow.
I needed this so much. Appreciate you Mari. Over the last few weeks, with surgery, ER visit and many other things with sweet baby Sammy, I would have loved to hear, “I wish you didn’t have to be so strong right now.”
I also have a children’s book idea where I want you to be the illustrator :). Ha;).
Hi Mari, how do I talk to someone I have to physically restrain myself around so I don’t punch them in the face (I.e. someone I am angry with / dislike)
MmmMM! Who needs a big Thanksgiving dinner when you just dished up this big yummy slice of helpful pie?! I've also read the one about the fact that 'people really are thinking about you' and as cringe as it is at first, it's a great north star to behave like decent, caring human being. I look forward to listening to "Are Those People the Problem?" Anyway, this piece is one to pull off the shelf year after year—so many wise and helpful gems. THANK YOU! And have a lovely, scrumptious, restful holiday weekend!!
Thank you for your lovely, tender and relatable thoughts. Multiple times while reading this I laughed aloud which is a welcome feeling these days. Your shared thoughts are a gift.
What are the fees for the June writing retreat in Wyoming at Paintrock Canyon Ranch?
As soon as I read that writing about 'place' will be the mission, my mind went in a million different directions about what that word means to me.
I thought about the place where I grew up, the place I'm living in now, what being by the water means to me, the places I've worked and the place that I want to end up when I retire someday. I mean I could go on and on..
This retreat sounds inspirational, healing but above all, transformative! And Wyoming! Could there be a better place to dig deep and allow myself to explore just how much 'place' resonates with me?
Thank you for getting me excited for the summer on a rainy PNW morning! :)
another wonderful out of the blue newsletter! you always make me laugh and smile, AND I just love your ART work (those people on the subway!!!) and that chart of good friends and better friends---your imagination and creativity is always radiant and colorful---thank you for sharing and wishing you and Mr. Mari a joyful and healthful thanksgiving xoxo
I swear she reads my mind (and makes it coherent) in these newsletters every. single. time.
I needed this week's newsletter so much. I just elected to take a gap year after finishing my undergraduate degree next Spring, because I was feeling so lost and so much pressure about my own life path. My central theme is connection and people--I was looking at being an elementary teacher, but in California it's a rough time to be in education. I feel like every job I'm interested in is so separate from the rest, and I'm not sure what to do, so I'm just screaming internally for now.
I especially connected with your tips for talking with someone who is in despair. As someone who is disabled, I get tired of being told I'm strong, and would love being told that "I hate that you have to be so strong right now." That would be so validating!! Thank you for all of these tips <3
MARI! i'm a 24 year-old sloppy joe of a person right now whose calling and skill is communication. couldn't believe the parallels of what you wrote. i'm a waitress right now, looking to apply to a theology grad program. holy shit. if you ever feel like writing about how you made sense of all your passions and callings, know that you have at least one eager pair of eyes reading!!!!! wow.
I needed this so much. Appreciate you Mari. Over the last few weeks, with surgery, ER visit and many other things with sweet baby Sammy, I would have loved to hear, “I wish you didn’t have to be so strong right now.”
I also have a children’s book idea where I want you to be the illustrator :). Ha;).
So so good. 😭
Hi Mari, how do I talk to someone I have to physically restrain myself around so I don’t punch them in the face (I.e. someone I am angry with / dislike)
When I dropped out of college I had the EXACT same experience about annoying strangers. I’ve never had a single original thought, huh?
MmmMM! Who needs a big Thanksgiving dinner when you just dished up this big yummy slice of helpful pie?! I've also read the one about the fact that 'people really are thinking about you' and as cringe as it is at first, it's a great north star to behave like decent, caring human being. I look forward to listening to "Are Those People the Problem?" Anyway, this piece is one to pull off the shelf year after year—so many wise and helpful gems. THANK YOU! And have a lovely, scrumptious, restful holiday weekend!!
Thank you for your lovely, tender and relatable thoughts. Multiple times while reading this I laughed aloud which is a welcome feeling these days. Your shared thoughts are a gift.
Loved this piece
Hi Mari,
What are the fees for the June writing retreat in Wyoming at Paintrock Canyon Ranch?
As soon as I read that writing about 'place' will be the mission, my mind went in a million different directions about what that word means to me.
I thought about the place where I grew up, the place I'm living in now, what being by the water means to me, the places I've worked and the place that I want to end up when I retire someday. I mean I could go on and on..
This retreat sounds inspirational, healing but above all, transformative! And Wyoming! Could there be a better place to dig deep and allow myself to explore just how much 'place' resonates with me?
Thank you for getting me excited for the summer on a rainy PNW morning! :)
another wonderful out of the blue newsletter! you always make me laugh and smile, AND I just love your ART work (those people on the subway!!!) and that chart of good friends and better friends---your imagination and creativity is always radiant and colorful---thank you for sharing and wishing you and Mr. Mari a joyful and healthful thanksgiving xoxo
When will you be in Boone again for another retreat? I’d love to attend and participate!