Happy New Year Kirstin! I really enjoyed this newsletter and it was a welcome antidote to all the ‘New Year, New You’ changes I find we get hammered with at this point.
A lovely sentence you made was pointing out that ‘a healthy system is complex and it is messy getting there’. I love the idea of turning back in on ourselves (and as you said ‘spiralling around as we grow’). I find this a comforting and reassuring message.
Massive congratulations too for the arrival of your grandson! What a wonderful start to the New Year. I agree with Ken - you dropped that big news in there so gently it somehow had more impact!
Thank you Rose! Your words mean a lot. It is good to know that something I wrote touched you and that you found it comforting. And thank you, yes we are all pretty smitten on this new little person in our world.
Some of your better writing for sure. This, however, should be a few paragraphs: When I thought about this New Year letter, I wanted it to be something that doesn’t demand energy—even a recipe is an invitation to do something. I began with the notion that our cravings (and addictions) are related to the members of microbiota. Five years ago (how is that possible), Christopher wrote a post about cravings. At the time, he was looking at the latest research. I thought I would head back into the papers and see where things were at, again to say, be easy on yourself. Soon I was both fascinated and overwhelmed by the most recent papers about just this—including a study that is looking at crime and nourishment. It was then that I realized, no these studies can wait, we have a whole year ahead of us." And, Congratulations! Pretty awesome event to only give a few sentences to! Then again, the understatement was one of the most powerful parts of the story. So, if it's any use as a prophylactic against self-recrimination, you can surely say that in the past year(s) you've become a far more skilled communicator. Every year it gets better.
I really enjoyed this and your message Kirsten and congratulations on your new grandson.
Apart from being a Substack it is also an atmospheric piece of writing you could bequeath him about the elements at the time of his birth. How cool is that! (If you make a print out I suppose).
RE-markable, Kirsten, as you manage to RE-mind us of not buying into the RE-solutions we are meant to create .. and then only to ignore when we RE-turn to our true selves. I felt so comforted reading the creek metaphor. Perfect! Plus the dark moon photo for your grandson is such a lovey gift. We know he will be influenced by your sensitive connection to Nature.
Yeah this was gold Kirsten, I thought you were driving the son to the airport and then you're delivering a baby and then then the stars and the creek and the salmon and at that point I had to go lie down, rest a little.
Thank you for this lovely post and peek into your world which has been extra rich and news worthy lately. I will take to heart your encouragement to take full advantage of these dark days for rest and restoration!
Happy New Year Kirstin! I really enjoyed this newsletter and it was a welcome antidote to all the ‘New Year, New You’ changes I find we get hammered with at this point.
A lovely sentence you made was pointing out that ‘a healthy system is complex and it is messy getting there’. I love the idea of turning back in on ourselves (and as you said ‘spiralling around as we grow’). I find this a comforting and reassuring message.
Massive congratulations too for the arrival of your grandson! What a wonderful start to the New Year. I agree with Ken - you dropped that big news in there so gently it somehow had more impact!
Thank you Rose! Your words mean a lot. It is good to know that something I wrote touched you and that you found it comforting. And thank you, yes we are all pretty smitten on this new little person in our world.
Some of your better writing for sure. This, however, should be a few paragraphs: When I thought about this New Year letter, I wanted it to be something that doesn’t demand energy—even a recipe is an invitation to do something. I began with the notion that our cravings (and addictions) are related to the members of microbiota. Five years ago (how is that possible), Christopher wrote a post about cravings. At the time, he was looking at the latest research. I thought I would head back into the papers and see where things were at, again to say, be easy on yourself. Soon I was both fascinated and overwhelmed by the most recent papers about just this—including a study that is looking at crime and nourishment. It was then that I realized, no these studies can wait, we have a whole year ahead of us." And, Congratulations! Pretty awesome event to only give a few sentences to! Then again, the understatement was one of the most powerful parts of the story. So, if it's any use as a prophylactic against self-recrimination, you can surely say that in the past year(s) you've become a far more skilled communicator. Every year it gets better.
Ken, it means so much to hear you think I've grown as a writer. Thanks for sticking with me all these years.
I loved this column! Thank you for sharing your moments, and your insights.
Thank you. ☺️ I’m happy you enjoyed.
I really enjoyed this read, thanks Kirsten. It was what I needed to read. Hugs.
Thank You Sole 🤗 I am glad it meant something to you.
I really enjoyed this and your message Kirsten and congratulations on your new grandson.
Apart from being a Substack it is also an atmospheric piece of writing you could bequeath him about the elements at the time of his birth. How cool is that! (If you make a print out I suppose).
Thank you, Jeanette. And I hadn't thought of that--very good idea!
RE-markable, Kirsten, as you manage to RE-mind us of not buying into the RE-solutions we are meant to create .. and then only to ignore when we RE-turn to our true selves. I felt so comforted reading the creek metaphor. Perfect! Plus the dark moon photo for your grandson is such a lovey gift. We know he will be influenced by your sensitive connection to Nature.
I’m “tongue-tied” trying to think of the perfect
RE-sponse.
😉thank you Noel.
Yeah this was gold Kirsten, I thought you were driving the son to the airport and then you're delivering a baby and then then the stars and the creek and the salmon and at that point I had to go lie down, rest a little.
Something like that….🤣you should have seen me bumble about the next day.
Thank you for this lovely post and peek into your world which has been extra rich and news worthy lately. I will take to heart your encouragement to take full advantage of these dark days for rest and restoration!
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