Children change everything. They just do. They are a bomb of love and growth and heartbreak which will detonate in small booms throughout your time together on this rock floating in space.
I remember when you first shared your thoughts on this topic in your newsletter, it felt so incredibly poignant. I was struck by the beauty of the messiness you depicted- in contrast with a more focused version of yourself. It struck me hard, especially this thesis "We must divorce the idea that evolution means we grow better, smarter, stronger, refined, and more certain. It won't always be towards excellence in late-stage capitalism’s preferred ascension. May we all develop a preference for a softer, uncertain, simpler, and vulnerable form of self when we are born as parents."
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, both in your newsletter and here. May we all continue to evolve into a more true, more soft, and more simple version of ourselves.
I remember when you first shared your thoughts on this topic in your newsletter, it felt so incredibly poignant. I was struck by the beauty of the messiness you depicted- in contrast with a more focused version of yourself. It struck me hard, especially this thesis "We must divorce the idea that evolution means we grow better, smarter, stronger, refined, and more certain. It won't always be towards excellence in late-stage capitalism’s preferred ascension. May we all develop a preference for a softer, uncertain, simpler, and vulnerable form of self when we are born as parents."
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, both in your newsletter and here. May we all continue to evolve into a more true, more soft, and more simple version of ourselves.
Thank you for being here and for reading. I'm glad these words landed with you, too.