You’re commitment to evolution and upgrades is amazing, Mark. I’d love to know how you’ve found a place where the idea of ongoing growth and development doesn’t completely exhaust you…I have times where I can feel the call and know I need to answer (and do) but other times I am utterly exhausted by my own self-awareness. That’s when I have to work extra hard not to roll back! It’s tricky. Great piece xx
Ahh thank you Evie 🙏 I feel very proud of this one in particular. The intent was ambitious in terms of motifs, style, social commentary and incorporating my own essence into the mix.
RE: growth fatigue
This is such a powerful and profound question. I’ve spent most of my life trying to understand myself: who I am, how I relate to others. It has been a lifelong humbling process and I am still amazed at all the future work ahead of me. I feel a rush of energy and hope from new insights: clarity, agency, and lightness. The tricky part, for me at least, is embodied integration: mindful when the opportunity presents itself, changing my behavioral response through consistent and intentional practice.
Lately, though, the growth has come with undeniable grief and heartache. I’m learning how to stay present with the pain without sinking into despair, and also noticing the subtle ways I try to avoid it. It’s a balancing act: staying open to healing while not losing myself in it.
I wish I could use this article as an advertisement for my fantasy lit 😅 it's all about how we aspire to be great heroes, but life is not a fantasy story and no single hero or ragtag group are going to save our world. So if you're not saving a fantasy world, what is it that makes you the hero of your own story. That's what the series explores, so naturally, I love this. Keep writing your own story, my friend 💞
You’re commitment to evolution and upgrades is amazing, Mark. I’d love to know how you’ve found a place where the idea of ongoing growth and development doesn’t completely exhaust you…I have times where I can feel the call and know I need to answer (and do) but other times I am utterly exhausted by my own self-awareness. That’s when I have to work extra hard not to roll back! It’s tricky. Great piece xx
Ahh thank you Evie 🙏 I feel very proud of this one in particular. The intent was ambitious in terms of motifs, style, social commentary and incorporating my own essence into the mix.
RE: growth fatigue
This is such a powerful and profound question. I’ve spent most of my life trying to understand myself: who I am, how I relate to others. It has been a lifelong humbling process and I am still amazed at all the future work ahead of me. I feel a rush of energy and hope from new insights: clarity, agency, and lightness. The tricky part, for me at least, is embodied integration: mindful when the opportunity presents itself, changing my behavioral response through consistent and intentional practice.
Lately, though, the growth has come with undeniable grief and heartache. I’m learning how to stay present with the pain without sinking into despair, and also noticing the subtle ways I try to avoid it. It’s a balancing act: staying open to healing while not losing myself in it.
I guess the simple answer to question is grace 🥰
Thanks for asking 🙌
I wish I could use this article as an advertisement for my fantasy lit 😅 it's all about how we aspire to be great heroes, but life is not a fantasy story and no single hero or ragtag group are going to save our world. So if you're not saving a fantasy world, what is it that makes you the hero of your own story. That's what the series explores, so naturally, I love this. Keep writing your own story, my friend 💞