I always really appreciate your writing Nedra and also how you put suggestions at the end of other pieces that have caught your eye. That article on Kinkeeping is so timely, I was explaining to a friend the other day how my Grandmother who died last year was the Kinkeeper and how noticeable it is when that role disappears and others don’t make the same type of effort. It’s an interesting perspective.
This topic really resonates with me. I've found myself in relationships, particularly with my mom and cousins, where conversations feel stuck on repeat. For a while, I contributed to this by not wanting to change the topics myself. Recognizing this, I've opted to distance myself to some extent. However, I am now prepared with new topics and interests to discuss if they reach out. It's a process, but I'm hopeful that introducing new subjects can help shift our dynamics positively.
As for the flower, I looked it up, is it an Orange Butterfly Plant?
I did this last fall with a long-time close friend. I invited her to join a club with me so that we could have something in common to talk about instead of defaulting to complaining. We've both grown so much through the club, and it also broadened both of our in-person social networks which has created even more positive change in our lives.
Timing is spot on. I am tired of talking about work, men, gossip about men, gossip about the job, and the things that need to be done. I find myself distancing the conversation because that seems to be all that they know. it's become cringe for me... that this is still an issue after a decade.
Perfect timing -I literally thought about this last night!
I'm tired of talking about health ,caregiving , imperfections of Others, relationships, family.
I'd like to talk more about my interests at this point, thing's that really matter that enlighten passion for example ( education, self discovery, books, organization, heck I'll even take movies and travel)
As we age though our conversations should change. Life changes our perception and so we should grow with it. One thing I appreciate about my friendships is that even though we've known each other for decades we have continued growing together in various stages and places in our lives and it's an enhancement to the richness of the conversations. But we have to be accepting of change in both parties lives to do so
I always really appreciate your writing Nedra and also how you put suggestions at the end of other pieces that have caught your eye. That article on Kinkeeping is so timely, I was explaining to a friend the other day how my Grandmother who died last year was the Kinkeeper and how noticeable it is when that role disappears and others don’t make the same type of effort. It’s an interesting perspective.
This topic really resonates with me. I've found myself in relationships, particularly with my mom and cousins, where conversations feel stuck on repeat. For a while, I contributed to this by not wanting to change the topics myself. Recognizing this, I've opted to distance myself to some extent. However, I am now prepared with new topics and interests to discuss if they reach out. It's a process, but I'm hopeful that introducing new subjects can help shift our dynamics positively.
As for the flower, I looked it up, is it an Orange Butterfly Plant?
I did this last fall with a long-time close friend. I invited her to join a club with me so that we could have something in common to talk about instead of defaulting to complaining. We've both grown so much through the club, and it also broadened both of our in-person social networks which has created even more positive change in our lives.
Awesome idea!
Timing is spot on. I am tired of talking about work, men, gossip about men, gossip about the job, and the things that need to be done. I find myself distancing the conversation because that seems to be all that they know. it's become cringe for me... that this is still an issue after a decade.
Perfect timing -I literally thought about this last night!
I'm tired of talking about health ,caregiving , imperfections of Others, relationships, family.
I'd like to talk more about my interests at this point, thing's that really matter that enlighten passion for example ( education, self discovery, books, organization, heck I'll even take movies and travel)
As we age though our conversations should change. Life changes our perception and so we should grow with it. One thing I appreciate about my friendships is that even though we've known each other for decades we have continued growing together in various stages and places in our lives and it's an enhancement to the richness of the conversations. But we have to be accepting of change in both parties lives to do so
Fellow therapist…
I think your work is really excellent and has helped clarify some things for me personally and professionally.
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I think the flower is bougainvillea
Bougainvillea.…thank you!!!! Thought I'd ask our people instead of using my phone to search.
Another transformative post. I’m still reflecting on the last post! “Do less.” Brilliant.
Bougainvillea
Appreciate this. Although the boss being named Charlene had me 👀 as that is my actual name hahahaha
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Love your work! I already have one of your books and found it so helpful, thank you!!
Thank you for purchasing!
Today’s email was so helpful Nedra!