Jon, I read this twice and both times I felt this quiet, simmering anger. Not out of disagreement, but because of how true your words are. You gave language to something I’ve felt so lost in—something I haven’t been able to fully process or articulate just yet. This journey has been layered, ugly, and messy. I had no idea what I was asking for when I chose to step into it.
This piece was another gut-punch BUT it also eased some of the loneliness I've felt along the way. It reminded me that the ache is part of the becoming. That the ache isn’t a sign something’s wrong, but that something sacred is happening. I’m somewhere in the middle of it, and I’ve never been more aware of how little and fragile I am. I’ve never been more aware of my need for grace and mercy. Your words encourage me.
Thank you for writing this. It’s so freaking good.
Well said! It does take a lot to recognize that our anger/rage isn’t lying to us about the situations within our world and, it also isn’t going to help solve those problems beyond vengeance.
Jon, I read this twice and both times I felt this quiet, simmering anger. Not out of disagreement, but because of how true your words are. You gave language to something I’ve felt so lost in—something I haven’t been able to fully process or articulate just yet. This journey has been layered, ugly, and messy. I had no idea what I was asking for when I chose to step into it.
This piece was another gut-punch BUT it also eased some of the loneliness I've felt along the way. It reminded me that the ache is part of the becoming. That the ache isn’t a sign something’s wrong, but that something sacred is happening. I’m somewhere in the middle of it, and I’ve never been more aware of how little and fragile I am. I’ve never been more aware of my need for grace and mercy. Your words encourage me.
Thank you for writing this. It’s so freaking good.
Thank you, friend.
Well said! It does take a lot to recognize that our anger/rage isn’t lying to us about the situations within our world and, it also isn’t going to help solve those problems beyond vengeance.