Sending to my 2 daughters. Wisdom here. Thank you!
Ps: got my book! I’ve decided to read sequentially and suppress my urge to jump to different essays. Already profoundly moving and thought provoking…. I’m going to sip not gulp… savor 🙏
It's as if I were reading about myself. I am 52 years old, and although I have some aptitude for entrepreneurship and business, it no longer makes sense to me, and I have been stuck in this rut for five years. But actually, I'm not standing still. I take care of the household and garden, and since our first granddaughter was born in August, my dream is to one day have a small farm and live self-sufficiently. Thank you, Taro, for all your sharing and reflections. I apologize for any errors in the text, but I am using a translator.I regret that I do not know English and cannot buy your book.
I want to say something to rejoice and resonate and agree with and proclaim the power of what you have described in your personal, individual path lived that is so embedded with other lives. It just brings me tears to hear your reflection and to know this personal guidance is possible to be followed and the road can be so sweet. The peace of being able to trust the leadership of what leads you ongoing into a place and a way of being as you have expressed and the assurance and confidence that comes with it makes me all the more hopeful and at rest while reflecting on the past and contemplating the future.
I went to my first class of Orthodoxy 101 this week which continues until Lent. In some choices I’ve made, I ignored the voice, the direction, the leading of God. Grace to listen and keep hearing and keep expecting to hear, that I am not alone without help, and that this brings communion with my intended purpose and intended relationships, it’s all so humbling and mind bending. That you write these thoughts out and that I get to read them is a miracle and I’m so thankful for your continual honest expressions, Tara. Your writing this morning leads me into worship more than a song. My pre-ordered book went to MA instead of MT, but I will get it in hand soon!
Thank you for this wisdom. A great message for people young and old to not be limited by what other people think you to be capable of.
Sidenote - we have a son who got under the skin of some teachers. They recommended medication. They recommended a special school for kids who were a problem. We said no. He thrived after he left public education. He is now living his dream as a commercial airline pilot, flying a big jet overseas and all around the world. He is very well respected and he has a great life. He thanks us for not allowing those labels which would certainly have changed his course.
Profound. I have felt the same way most of my entire life, constantly seeking outside of myself and consulting others rather than heeding my inner voice and calling. I recommended this book for purchase with our Toronto Public Library. Can't wait to read it!
I was once again mesmerized by your words and story! And look how far you've come since taking your own trail. I grew up with great parents but they didn't point out the direction I should go, and there was nary a professional college counselor to help me choose a college. Today students study study study for the upcoming SATs. Back in my day, our teacher announced we'd be taking the SATs tomorrow! I was such a late bloomer and changed majors often, unsure of who was me. I finally stumbled onto what I loved in my late 20s--journalism. And I felt lucky.
We have a friend with a son now in his 50s who just found something he loves doing and is good at. He'd always seemed a bit cynical and unhappy with his lot, but now is friendly and smiling and positive--reaching out to others. So thanks for the words that, as usual, got me thinking.
Another outstanding essay Tara. At 80 now, I may have finally learned what you are saying here. It's never too late.
Sending to my 2 daughters. Wisdom here. Thank you!
Ps: got my book! I’ve decided to read sequentially and suppress my urge to jump to different essays. Already profoundly moving and thought provoking…. I’m going to sip not gulp… savor 🙏
It's as if I were reading about myself. I am 52 years old, and although I have some aptitude for entrepreneurship and business, it no longer makes sense to me, and I have been stuck in this rut for five years. But actually, I'm not standing still. I take care of the household and garden, and since our first granddaughter was born in August, my dream is to one day have a small farm and live self-sufficiently. Thank you, Taro, for all your sharing and reflections. I apologize for any errors in the text, but I am using a translator.I regret that I do not know English and cannot buy your book.
I want to say something to rejoice and resonate and agree with and proclaim the power of what you have described in your personal, individual path lived that is so embedded with other lives. It just brings me tears to hear your reflection and to know this personal guidance is possible to be followed and the road can be so sweet. The peace of being able to trust the leadership of what leads you ongoing into a place and a way of being as you have expressed and the assurance and confidence that comes with it makes me all the more hopeful and at rest while reflecting on the past and contemplating the future.
I went to my first class of Orthodoxy 101 this week which continues until Lent. In some choices I’ve made, I ignored the voice, the direction, the leading of God. Grace to listen and keep hearing and keep expecting to hear, that I am not alone without help, and that this brings communion with my intended purpose and intended relationships, it’s all so humbling and mind bending. That you write these thoughts out and that I get to read them is a miracle and I’m so thankful for your continual honest expressions, Tara. Your writing this morning leads me into worship more than a song. My pre-ordered book went to MA instead of MT, but I will get it in hand soon!
Thank you for this wisdom. A great message for people young and old to not be limited by what other people think you to be capable of.
Sidenote - we have a son who got under the skin of some teachers. They recommended medication. They recommended a special school for kids who were a problem. We said no. He thrived after he left public education. He is now living his dream as a commercial airline pilot, flying a big jet overseas and all around the world. He is very well respected and he has a great life. He thanks us for not allowing those labels which would certainly have changed his course.
Be wary of the ones who try to limit you.
Profound. I have felt the same way most of my entire life, constantly seeking outside of myself and consulting others rather than heeding my inner voice and calling. I recommended this book for purchase with our Toronto Public Library. Can't wait to read it!
What divine timing… thank you for this one ☀️
I was once again mesmerized by your words and story! And look how far you've come since taking your own trail. I grew up with great parents but they didn't point out the direction I should go, and there was nary a professional college counselor to help me choose a college. Today students study study study for the upcoming SATs. Back in my day, our teacher announced we'd be taking the SATs tomorrow! I was such a late bloomer and changed majors often, unsure of who was me. I finally stumbled onto what I loved in my late 20s--journalism. And I felt lucky.
We have a friend with a son now in his 50s who just found something he loves doing and is good at. He'd always seemed a bit cynical and unhappy with his lot, but now is friendly and smiling and positive--reaching out to others. So thanks for the words that, as usual, got me thinking.