This is SO well said. The point of healing work is not to form & live inside of an updated blame narrative. It is ultimately to cut whichever emotional cords are keeping us stuck in a state of prolonged reaction to the past rather than behaving autonomously in the present.
The particularity of our problems can be made bearable only through the recognition of our universal humanity. We suffer uniquely, but we survive the same way.
In many ways, I feel fortunate that we built Poolsuite, VacationÂŽ and other projects before AI became as accessible as it is now. That time gave me a runway to hone the skill of being creative. But the other day, I found myself slipping into a terrible new habit, and turning to ChatGPT before I even gave my brain 30 seconds to... See more
Perfectionism rarely creates perfection. You procrastinate because youâre terrified of falling short. You abandon projects because they donât live up to insurmountable standards. You spend more time frantically burying flaws than creating something authentic.
years ago someone suggested using the word devotion instead of discipline and I swear itâs the only reason I am so committed to the things that I love ~ bc devotion is an act of love ~ while discipline feels like an act of force