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Victoria Miletta's avatar

We can find our inner compass in remaining still. Stillness in observing from moment to moment and breathing. Stillness in taking a breath and being aware of it. That may sound somewhat poetic but time teaches this. So much of your writing circles back to your upbringing and that is your journey. You recognize it. What I've learned is walking in the woods has allowed me to be still and to listen to my inner voice and develop a compass and to feel the earth under my feet.

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Cassandra Marsillo's avatar

So deeply relatable. For me, part of it also comes from growing up instilled with the idea that “if you do all these things you’re supposed to do, you will succeed.” And, of course (unfortunately), I’ve found that it’s just not the case. It’s hard to break free from that idea; it’s hard to not fall into thought spirals, trying to find what you did wrong to not end up where you were “supposed to” after doing everything you “should have.” It’s perpetuated in the work force, where I’ve always heard that I just need to stick it out a few more years to reach a point of stability. Meanwhile, my colleagues are still “sticking it out” 10+ years after they first got their positions. I’ve been dealing with a lot of ups and downs regarding my decisions, specifically with work, lately. So I feel you! Some days, I feel confident and strong, creative and hopeful. Other days (like today haha), I feel like it’s impossible to get out of this situation.

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