Butterfly glop has always been one of my favourite metaphors.. it's so much more grounded and realistic than the usual "butterfly emerges from a cocoon" imagery. I often wonder why these unrealistic ideologies circulate.. doesn't set us up for success.
Could it be capitalism and neoliberalism, the forces of a society trying to create a population of unintelligent, mindless consumers, with no ability to critically reflect??? Topic for another day.
Anyhow. You, clearly, have not fallen into that trap for which I applaud you. Don't give in. Keep questioning and pushing the envelope. Never settle.
"I want to spend more time translating my thoughts into words that make people feel things." I think you are definitely on your way. I loved your article and can really say I enjoy nature a lot as well. I wish I was braver sometimes. In America nature feels so wild and huge and there are just a lot more big animals. In the Netherlands it can feel more protected which at the same time keeps you from experience the wildness of nature. Seeing those porpoises must have been something, we went to swim with Manatees last year and that was AWESOME! I never felt so connected and unafraid in nature. Thanks for writing, keep up the good work and love your pics!
Butterfly glop has always been one of my favourite metaphors.. it's so much more grounded and realistic than the usual "butterfly emerges from a cocoon" imagery. I often wonder why these unrealistic ideologies circulate.. doesn't set us up for success.
Could it be capitalism and neoliberalism, the forces of a society trying to create a population of unintelligent, mindless consumers, with no ability to critically reflect??? Topic for another day.
Anyhow. You, clearly, have not fallen into that trap for which I applaud you. Don't give in. Keep questioning and pushing the envelope. Never settle.
Happy belated birthday! Always a ray of sunshine to read these newsletters
How inspiering. . So phylisofical (SPELLING?!) so deep.
This makes you laugh and cry at the same time!
Love always ❤️
Happy (late) b'day Rachel!
BIG hug
C
Please take me with you next time
Rachel this is such an awesome + authentic reflection!!! I aspire to reach your writing prowess one day! :)
Butterfly Glop is literally my new favourite term. Can't wait to read more of your stories Rachel!!
"I want to spend more time translating my thoughts into words that make people feel things." I think you are definitely on your way. I loved your article and can really say I enjoy nature a lot as well. I wish I was braver sometimes. In America nature feels so wild and huge and there are just a lot more big animals. In the Netherlands it can feel more protected which at the same time keeps you from experience the wildness of nature. Seeing those porpoises must have been something, we went to swim with Manatees last year and that was AWESOME! I never felt so connected and unafraid in nature. Thanks for writing, keep up the good work and love your pics!
Hey Rachel. How about sharing the recipe for the sweet potato pizza? That sound awesome!
😑why do you alwyas have to be so smart