Mari - what a lovely end of the year reflection and celebration. And oh this line:
“…just by living—something anyone can do!—I’ve learned how to fulfill my own self. And recognize when someone (person and cat alike) can make it so much better.”
I spent many more decades than you learning how to “fulfill my own self” - but I finally did too and this is my wish for all people everywhere.
I love one of the takeaways I got from this: to celebrate our internal progress and state, compared to external metrics. Brilliant and profound, as usual. Thanks Mari!
"Do I want this for me, or for approval? Am I doing this because I love myself, or because I believe I need a few more improvements before I can love myself?" - Oof, this clarified something in me. Thank you, Mari. Your words and art always anchor me.
This newsletter felt like a hug 🫂 THANK YOU AS ALWAYS MARI.
Completely unrelated but I'm so curious to know your thoughts on Johnathan Bailey because I truly believe he could've been my husband if he were straight 😩
This essay was particularly poignant after rereading My Inner Sky this past month 🥹 I feel like a big sister, thrilled that after so much misery, you found the love you weren’t entirely expecting but so deserving of (YOU! …. But finding Mr. Mari was the delish icing on the cake!) Here’s to another fabulous year ahead!!
Mari - what a lovely end of the year reflection and celebration. And oh this line:
“…just by living—something anyone can do!—I’ve learned how to fulfill my own self. And recognize when someone (person and cat alike) can make it so much better.”
I spent many more decades than you learning how to “fulfill my own self” - but I finally did too and this is my wish for all people everywhere.
I love one of the takeaways I got from this: to celebrate our internal progress and state, compared to external metrics. Brilliant and profound, as usual. Thanks Mari!
"Do I want this for me, or for approval? Am I doing this because I love myself, or because I believe I need a few more improvements before I can love myself?" - Oof, this clarified something in me. Thank you, Mari. Your words and art always anchor me.
This newsletter felt like a hug 🫂 THANK YOU AS ALWAYS MARI.
Completely unrelated but I'm so curious to know your thoughts on Johnathan Bailey because I truly believe he could've been my husband if he were straight 😩
This essay was particularly poignant after rereading My Inner Sky this past month 🥹 I feel like a big sister, thrilled that after so much misery, you found the love you weren’t entirely expecting but so deserving of (YOU! …. But finding Mr. Mari was the delish icing on the cake!) Here’s to another fabulous year ahead!!