What Bizet started you have extended through an unusually complex set of usually conflicting feelings with poetry, grace and remarkable understanding of the unique ways they can also reinforce each other in syncretic harmony! Brilliant!
"It is possible that I’ve slightly overemphasized the value of an even keel, honored it as a constant goal rather than a centering tool. The whole point of a keel is not to keep a boat vertical, but to keep it from capsizing. I can experience unwieldy emotions, and, afterwards, re-center."
What Bizet started you have extended through an unusually complex set of usually conflicting feelings with poetry, grace and remarkable understanding of the unique ways they can also reinforce each other in syncretic harmony! Brilliant!
I need this on a fridge magnet:
"It is possible that I’ve slightly overemphasized the value of an even keel, honored it as a constant goal rather than a centering tool. The whole point of a keel is not to keep a boat vertical, but to keep it from capsizing. I can experience unwieldy emotions, and, afterwards, re-center."
I do like the keel analogy... thanks
I want that fridge magnet too. Beautiful!
I'm so grateful for the insights you share here and I legit think of them days after reading. Thank you, Caroline.
Beyond beautiful. Thank you. <3