Okay...I had some of the application up today, then I took it down.
- Having it up for a few hours helped A LOT.
- I'm going to continue to craft this sucker of an essay into a work of art!
- I met a lovely lady today who told me that there are tons of Leonine Times readers out there (way more than I know...is that possible?). While this is extremely validating, it also makes me more aware of the content here. I want to offer good stuff, not ME ME ME.
- Anyway...thanks for going along with my little experiment. It's starting to come together after that terrible period of stagnation.
- Thanks to everyone for all the amazing letters of encouragement. I really appreciate the support. YOU GUYS ROCK!
- I'm amused by my own process. I hope you are too...
- If you need help with any changes, just know: I GOT YOUR BACK.
You'll be the first to know how it all plays out, peeps.
THANKS AGAIN!
2 comments:
Hi Julia,
Do you remember me? We talked a few months ago by phone. Anyway, it's okay if you don't. Just wanted to mention that we've talked before and that you put me on your prayer list.
I have been following your posting about graduate school and have been feeling twinges of envy in myself. I've noticed that I've teetered between giving in to the envy (and subsequent self-scorn) and making excuses for all the reasons I myself haven't gone to graduate school and yet still am hanging onto it, AND seeing myself and my ambition in you and encouraging you to go for it. I don't know why I'm in that tough place. I can't seem to free myself.
What I want to share most though, is that you are doing this for everyone.... in the sense that your ambition and goals serve everyone -- through direct service now and in the future and through just your growth and fulfillment as a fellow human being. You cannot but help to enrich life when you strive and grow and enrich yourself. So your dreams made manifest serve everyone and ultimately serve LIFE.
What I would like to offer as an idea is to set up a support group network that will provide you with people to encourage, inspire, and give honest feedback to you and each other regarding your and their (similar) dreams or goals. I know I can accomplish more and do it better and easier with like-minded friends engaged in mutual support. You probably have loads of that in your life, but if you don't...or at least not for this area of your life, i.e., applying to grad school, then it might be something you'd be interested in. If you are, I'd love to be part of it.
laura!
i do remember you and i hope you are well. thanks for coming by and contributing your voice to the chorus.
i love the idea of a support group and strangely, this space has been that for me lately? who woulda thunk it!
i wonder if you too will go down the road of furthering your education? hell's bells, WHY NOT?
it's amazing how sticky the energy can be when we decide to move in a different direction. LORDY.
i'm slowly getting through my application, mindful of the control and perfectionism that's such a soul killing vibe.
on top of it, i have no idea if i will get accepted and if i do, how will i get through it!!
all of that aside, your support is so precious to me and i want you to know that i am supporting your dreams as well.
keep me in the loop!
j
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