So many gems (and nudges) in this dispatch! Becoming friends with my anger is a key part of my life’s work. And also saying yes to all the party invites from joy. My heart nodded to this: “Always remember that the cultivation of joy must not merely exist alongside rage but as a lantern throwing clarity all over it.” I envisioned joy as a big disco ball, with all of its sparkly facets illuminating the truth in the rage. Dance parties always help.
I’ve been in a similar place for a while and described it as my being a faucet of rage. Weird, kind of. But true in an open/close kind of way. It’s a long story involving motherhood and dissociating. Currently curious to my reacquaintance with rage and what it’s meant for my ability to now feel the wide spectrum of emotions and feelings suppressed for so long. Regardless, your words are a blessing and yes yes yes to the joy!
So many gems (and nudges) in this dispatch! Becoming friends with my anger is a key part of my life’s work. And also saying yes to all the party invites from joy. My heart nodded to this: “Always remember that the cultivation of joy must not merely exist alongside rage but as a lantern throwing clarity all over it.” I envisioned joy as a big disco ball, with all of its sparkly facets illuminating the truth in the rage. Dance parties always help.
🕺🪩 yes, dance parties are ESSENTIAL
"Always remember that the cultivation of joy must not merely exist alongside rage but as a lantern throwing clarity all over it."
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Both joy & rage as lanterns of clarity.
Thank you for this dispatch <3
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I’ve been in a similar place for a while and described it as my being a faucet of rage. Weird, kind of. But true in an open/close kind of way. It’s a long story involving motherhood and dissociating. Currently curious to my reacquaintance with rage and what it’s meant for my ability to now feel the wide spectrum of emotions and feelings suppressed for so long. Regardless, your words are a blessing and yes yes yes to the joy!
Love the framing of a "reacquaintance" with rage, almost like it has been there all along waiting for a reintroduction & integration.
Congratulations on your marriage!! May your bondedness be as significant and radiant as the words you craft as a blessing to us.
Aw, thank you Dr. Clark! I'm still stunned at its miraculousness!