Wonderful article. I think most people can identify with that feeling - of thought having an end where it’s just emotion. Recognising this feels like a big step in managing it. I will become a paid subscriber today as a contribution to you making it. I have a small suggestion for your apartment issue - could you reframe the change as something you can maximise the creative impact of. So who do you live with, where do you live, what do you do there? The choice feels like it could have profound impact on your writing. It’s a great opportunity.
Yes, the Taylor Sheridan story highlighted to me the importance of environment and energy. What/who does it all serve.
I still find myself in this tension between nature and culture/city, old and new world. But you are very perceptive. The question is best approached indirectly: what is the mission and what place/circumstances best serve it.
I wanted to comment on your latest post but can’t, so I am putting it here: you know what I love about your newsletter, yes, love, not a word I use often in the real sense of the word: I feel I am following a person, connecting with a person even if it’s one-sided, no matter, when I open your posts, I look forward to spending time on finding out what you are wrestling with, sometimes it resonates a lot, sometimes not so much, but I love finding out. And not one of these posts like ten things i learnt from person/situation x, quick, so you can save time. These posts are useful, too, but they don’t lead to connection, of wanting to find out more about a person, remotely, with a faint smile on my face.
You’ll live in lots of places, many houses, maybe with many people and/or spouses. But home, that’s where you’re closing your eyes at night to commune with your soul and heart and opening them in the morning to follow it.
And that’s the journey of a lifetime. And if we’re with our heart, we are never truly lost. We might be “in between” a lot. But not lost.
Having read you for over a year, writing is a part of your heart, an extension of it, and it’s one way your heart touches thousands of other hearts.
I can’t imagine the rest of my life without your words in it, and your heart touching mine. ❤️🙏
As for your current dwelling and your short notice, I’m reminded of Rumi’s poem, This Guest House.
…an unexpected visitor…he may be clearing you out for some new delight…
Thank you, James. And I agree. Funny, I just dipped into Be Here Now again. The first 'wise' person Alpert encountered on his trip to India seemed "to be at home anywhere."
Having a very hard time coming to terms with breakdown of my career path and need to do what I want as well as live up to my responsibilities. This was weirdly timely today.
Well... I'm sorry to hear that. But also: how exciting.
Not an easy moment to navigate. But: what you leave behind pales in comparison to what is possible. A great time to pick up pen and paper and re-write your story.
Wonderful article. I think most people can identify with that feeling - of thought having an end where it’s just emotion. Recognising this feels like a big step in managing it. I will become a paid subscriber today as a contribution to you making it. I have a small suggestion for your apartment issue - could you reframe the change as something you can maximise the creative impact of. So who do you live with, where do you live, what do you do there? The choice feels like it could have profound impact on your writing. It’s a great opportunity.
Thank you, Guy!
Yes, the Taylor Sheridan story highlighted to me the importance of environment and energy. What/who does it all serve.
I still find myself in this tension between nature and culture/city, old and new world. But you are very perceptive. The question is best approached indirectly: what is the mission and what place/circumstances best serve it.
I wanted to comment on your latest post but can’t, so I am putting it here: you know what I love about your newsletter, yes, love, not a word I use often in the real sense of the word: I feel I am following a person, connecting with a person even if it’s one-sided, no matter, when I open your posts, I look forward to spending time on finding out what you are wrestling with, sometimes it resonates a lot, sometimes not so much, but I love finding out. And not one of these posts like ten things i learnt from person/situation x, quick, so you can save time. These posts are useful, too, but they don’t lead to connection, of wanting to find out more about a person, remotely, with a faint smile on my face.
Hi Elisabeth. Thank you so much.
Comments were turned off for the new post by accident. Oops!
Good luck finding a new place Frederik. This story reminded me of Tara Brach's concept of inviting mara to tea. https://www.tarabrach.com/inviting-mara-to-tea/
Great article! I'm always happy when I get a notified about a new Frederik Gieschen post and am never disappointed. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
“I don’t quite know where home is.”
Frederik, I think home is where your heart is.
You’ll live in lots of places, many houses, maybe with many people and/or spouses. But home, that’s where you’re closing your eyes at night to commune with your soul and heart and opening them in the morning to follow it.
And that’s the journey of a lifetime. And if we’re with our heart, we are never truly lost. We might be “in between” a lot. But not lost.
Having read you for over a year, writing is a part of your heart, an extension of it, and it’s one way your heart touches thousands of other hearts.
I can’t imagine the rest of my life without your words in it, and your heart touching mine. ❤️🙏
As for your current dwelling and your short notice, I’m reminded of Rumi’s poem, This Guest House.
…an unexpected visitor…he may be clearing you out for some new delight…
Grateful for you pal.
Thank you, James. And I agree. Funny, I just dipped into Be Here Now again. The first 'wise' person Alpert encountered on his trip to India seemed "to be at home anywhere."
We shall see where the journey goes :)
This is all so true and well said. I hope you resolve your housing situation soon.
Thanks, Amy!
Having a very hard time coming to terms with breakdown of my career path and need to do what I want as well as live up to my responsibilities. This was weirdly timely today.
Well... I'm sorry to hear that. But also: how exciting.
Not an easy moment to navigate. But: what you leave behind pales in comparison to what is possible. A great time to pick up pen and paper and re-write your story.