As an artist who is currently fighting the feelings of shame and failure for not meeting capitalism’s ideal image for a successful creative- I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you putting words to this.
Not letting capitalism dictate our reactions to it's influence is the real hardship through life. From a subsistence POV, I still need to put a roof and food on my children's table. But everyday I try to live with less, because it turns into more, into quality with those I love. Really resonated with your words. Thanks for them
I've been wondering the same. I've joined a father's support group last year and my partner and I trying to organize structured playdates for kids of our neighborhood in the months of summer. Community care is, I think, mostly sharing what we can and know with those who want to receive. yet, I still wonder on other ways to foster more and true community care.
As a creative / coach I felt an impulse to take deeper breaths with your reflection. It’s a relief to hear the reassurance & permission you give to practicing your craft & the unsung joys despite racialized capitalism’s stronghold on our survival & feelings of worthiness.
Thank you: "When we accept and love ourselves for who we are, life can never be a failure; only practice. Only a process through which we see ourselves and life more clearly. "
And I feel that all that you express here resonates deeply as part of the initiation as Matriarchs in training. Specifically at this time. I’ve also noticed the lessons learned and integration of those teachings moving so rapidly.
As an artist who is currently fighting the feelings of shame and failure for not meeting capitalism’s ideal image for a successful creative- I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you putting words to this.
I'm so glad that these words resonated with you.
Deeply grateful for your words over these (at least) 6 years I have been reading them, as well as enjoying the sight of your art.
Thank you for your support through the years 🫶🏻 Glad to know your're inspired.
Not letting capitalism dictate our reactions to it's influence is the real hardship through life. From a subsistence POV, I still need to put a roof and food on my children's table. But everyday I try to live with less, because it turns into more, into quality with those I love. Really resonated with your words. Thanks for them
Yes, and I always wonder how another way of support and community care could look like. Thanks João!
I've been wondering the same. I've joined a father's support group last year and my partner and I trying to organize structured playdates for kids of our neighborhood in the months of summer. Community care is, I think, mostly sharing what we can and know with those who want to receive. yet, I still wonder on other ways to foster more and true community care.
As a creative / coach I felt an impulse to take deeper breaths with your reflection. It’s a relief to hear the reassurance & permission you give to practicing your craft & the unsung joys despite racialized capitalism’s stronghold on our survival & feelings of worthiness.
Thank you: "When we accept and love ourselves for who we are, life can never be a failure; only practice. Only a process through which we see ourselves and life more clearly. "
Thank you for reading! 🫶🏻
Absolutely. 👏🏽
And I feel that all that you express here resonates deeply as part of the initiation as Matriarchs in training. Specifically at this time. I’ve also noticed the lessons learned and integration of those teachings moving so rapidly.
Grateful for your words Sister. Always.
Hugs 🤍
Absolutely Xenia, thank you for this reflection 🫶🏻✨