I relate to so much of this, especially the metaphor of the breakers, the bracing and the difficulty to let go and surrender to where the flow wants to take me. The ocean is a great teacher 💙
As someone who just got home from frolicking in the (cold) waves, I can totally relate. Funnily enough, I am also the person who gingerly walks in and my husband dives in (mirrors life). But when I’m out there, I just bask in the sun and waves for hours like a little kid. I have been enjoying the space in Substack in the same way. Now that I’m in, I love it!
I would love to apply this to life, as I start my new journey away from the corporate 9-5. I’m probably gingerly walking in, not exactly sure what’s going to happen. Being hammered by my own internal waves of doubt...I just need to get past breaking zone! Here’s to 2024! ✨
Oh I love this. I’m new here and feel so drawn to your words. I’m in the middle of my own midlife unravelling and your ocean metaphor feels like a second skin. Thank you.
I so relate to this - in the water and here in Substack where I just (finally) posted my first piece after 5 years of promising myself I’d start that blog/newsletter. (Got it in hours before midnight in the 31st allowing me to say I did that in 2023 😊). Thanks for the inspiration to continue on, past the “break”
Loved this and the 5 big ideas newsletter. It’s a relief to know I’m not alone in this journey of “finding myself.”
Ypu are definitely not alone!
I relate to so much of this, especially the metaphor of the breakers, the bracing and the difficulty to let go and surrender to where the flow wants to take me. The ocean is a great teacher 💙
It's no coincidence, I think, that humans are drawn to the ocean. I agree. It has much to teach us.
As someone who just got home from frolicking in the (cold) waves, I can totally relate. Funnily enough, I am also the person who gingerly walks in and my husband dives in (mirrors life). But when I’m out there, I just bask in the sun and waves for hours like a little kid. I have been enjoying the space in Substack in the same way. Now that I’m in, I love it!
I would love to apply this to life, as I start my new journey away from the corporate 9-5. I’m probably gingerly walking in, not exactly sure what’s going to happen. Being hammered by my own internal waves of doubt...I just need to get past breaking zone! Here’s to 2024! ✨
Congratulations on the start of something new and escaping the corporate tsunami!
Oh I love this. I’m new here and feel so drawn to your words. I’m in the middle of my own midlife unravelling and your ocean metaphor feels like a second skin. Thank you.
I so relate to this - in the water and here in Substack where I just (finally) posted my first piece after 5 years of promising myself I’d start that blog/newsletter. (Got it in hours before midnight in the 31st allowing me to say I did that in 2023 😊). Thanks for the inspiration to continue on, past the “break”
Yay you! So happy you took the plunge. The water is warm, I promise.
I'm so happy to have found your substack Catherine. Keep going!!
Nice 😊 I relate to this.
I'm so glad it landed.
I hear you. I see you! 👍😅
Seeing and being seen has ever been the goal.☘️❤️
Thank you for sharing this vulnerable and visceral post, and taking us through the journey of uncovering your self and your gifts ♥️
I also truly appreciate the call-out!
Happy new year, Catherine. Excited to see what you do next 🙌🏽