For what it's worth, as someone who knew you at different junctures of your 20s and 30s, I only ever experienced you as a lovely, dedicated, accomplished, old soul. And yes, super duper intelligent. One never knows the true snark that lives in others' hearts, but one measure of success in life is how one makes others feel, and I only ever felt inspired by you even back then!
Thank you! I recognize that as well and, as always, try to both views of myself at once - I was kind, altruistic, self-serving, judgmental, and arrogant all at the same time. And so are most of us, most of the time. We just have a much harder time bringing into the light the shadow versions of our stories, which is why I usually put so much emphasis on them. Its only when we recognize all that is going on, including the seedy, ugly aspects of ourselves we tend to hate, that we can become whole. Thank you again - I really appreciate the reminder and being seen in that lens.
For what it's worth, as someone who knew you at different junctures of your 20s and 30s, I only ever experienced you as a lovely, dedicated, accomplished, old soul. And yes, super duper intelligent. One never knows the true snark that lives in others' hearts, but one measure of success in life is how one makes others feel, and I only ever felt inspired by you even back then!
Thank you! I recognize that as well and, as always, try to both views of myself at once - I was kind, altruistic, self-serving, judgmental, and arrogant all at the same time. And so are most of us, most of the time. We just have a much harder time bringing into the light the shadow versions of our stories, which is why I usually put so much emphasis on them. Its only when we recognize all that is going on, including the seedy, ugly aspects of ourselves we tend to hate, that we can become whole. Thank you again - I really appreciate the reminder and being seen in that lens.