Hi Sarah. It’s always intriguing reading your posts. All my Substack subscriptions teach me things. Some are comfortable, a perfect fit, reflecting my interests and showing me how these might have developed if I lived anywhere other than my beautiful Australia. Others introduce me to quite foreign worlds, to new ways of living. I follow along because I feel empathy for the author, because I like how they write and how they make me feel things.
You feel so driven! I’m totally the opposite. I meander through life finding total joy in the leaves on the trees. I do stuff that helps others because what better way to fill the ‘work’ part of my day. I’m lucky enough to be retired, so I structure my day to some degree - exercise is essential, and nice food, and ‘brain training’, and friendships and art. I volunteer in flexible roles so that I can squeeze in travel when I can afford it. It’s a very balanced life that gives me great joy.
So ‘keeping motivated’ is never an issue for me. Life is a journey. I’m thrilled to be here every single day. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes dear Sarah.
Beth!!!! I love hearing from you and hearing your perspective. Thank you for your thoughtful comment, I can hear your voice and it sounds like a warm hug to me always
Hi Sarah. It’s always intriguing reading your posts. All my Substack subscriptions teach me things. Some are comfortable, a perfect fit, reflecting my interests and showing me how these might have developed if I lived anywhere other than my beautiful Australia. Others introduce me to quite foreign worlds, to new ways of living. I follow along because I feel empathy for the author, because I like how they write and how they make me feel things.
You feel so driven! I’m totally the opposite. I meander through life finding total joy in the leaves on the trees. I do stuff that helps others because what better way to fill the ‘work’ part of my day. I’m lucky enough to be retired, so I structure my day to some degree - exercise is essential, and nice food, and ‘brain training’, and friendships and art. I volunteer in flexible roles so that I can squeeze in travel when I can afford it. It’s a very balanced life that gives me great joy.
So ‘keeping motivated’ is never an issue for me. Life is a journey. I’m thrilled to be here every single day. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes dear Sarah.
Beth!!!! I love hearing from you and hearing your perspective. Thank you for your thoughtful comment, I can hear your voice and it sounds like a warm hug to me always
I miss your long form writing a lot! Look forward to reading them
Thank you so much!!! I so appreciate you referring people to this newsletter <3