I didn’t grow up in a sports family. I played sports, but never had an interest in watching them. As a result, I have no vocabulary or statistics to share around groups of men. No favorite teams, no highlights of the weekend game to share at work on Monday. Not participating in this part of male culture was alienating at times. It’s also incredibly freeing, if I’m honest, because I did choose my interests and don’t want to spend the time it takes to get into sports.
If you’re in southern California, you’re invited to join me at Storyscapes: A Nature-Inspired Writing Retreat on Sunday, January 5th from 9:30-4. Reconnect with your writing in nature. Storyscapes offers guided inspiration, an intimate community, an art journal, and a colorful, nourishing lunch. Early bird discount ends on December 10.
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“You could say that love itself is the quality of attention we pay to things.”
This idea has been top of mind for this week, but no so beautifully manifested in words. Thank you for the reminder and the prompt.
I’ve been thinking of where my attention goes for quite some time, and when I pay attention to my attention, I feel like I’m inside my own life.
I didn’t grow up in a sports family. I played sports, but never had an interest in watching them. As a result, I have no vocabulary or statistics to share around groups of men. No favorite teams, no highlights of the weekend game to share at work on Monday. Not participating in this part of male culture was alienating at times. It’s also incredibly freeing, if I’m honest, because I did choose my interests and don’t want to spend the time it takes to get into sports.
Beautiful … May love be our focus.
Yes! May love be our focus this holiday season, and always.
Another insightful Fridays, love the photography too. Thank you!
Thank you!
If you’re in southern California, you’re invited to join me at Storyscapes: A Nature-Inspired Writing Retreat on Sunday, January 5th from 9:30-4. Reconnect with your writing in nature. Storyscapes offers guided inspiration, an intimate community, an art journal, and a colorful, nourishing lunch. Early bird discount ends on December 10.
Artist’s Way group - guided and self-directed 12-week course available to all paid subscribers. I will send the link to all paid subscribers.
Become an annual subscriber for an opportunity to schedule a stay in the tiny cottage on a date of your choice in 2025.