‘(don’t worry, I’m going somewhere with this, I know I dish pivots out like those free shirts at a ball game, but this ties in I swear).’
*Nails* your voice with a clever mixed-ball metaphor. I just love how it flows. (And I’ll stop nerding now🙃) Plus—i feel so SEEN😂 hahaha
Your idea of stopping the merry-go-round long enough for the world to stop its spinning…it resonates with me too. I took a stab at a similar kind of goal this weekend—but I think my inner dialogue is so packed lately with under-processed, noisy stuff that I actually crave loudness on the outside to drown it out. 😂
Sounds like your escapades woulda fit that bill fo sho! 🤗
I do miss the calm of being quiet both inside and out, and I like how you encapsulated that kind of peace, the details you painted with.🥹(told ya-a whole moood today)
Again, I’m so sorry about the loss of Payton…That’s tragic and just inexplicable. He was just getting started 😔…
I’m glad you had a friend that special in your life though (he was more enthusiastic than you?? Really? Now that’s sayin’ somethin’! 🤗). I sorta think that he’s part of what makes you, you now, and a piece of him is reaching here, through you, too.
This was a touching piece written beautifully Eric and I get it. This is actually exactly where I am after the accident. In the pause, the silence, seeing who really shows up for u. Appreciating all that I am grateful for. Thank u for this. ❤️
Thank you for the reminder to slow down, live intentionally, and truly appreciate each moment in our human experience — just like your friend Payton did.
It's so great to have that gentle reminder from time to time...sometimes life just feels like it's just barreling down haphazardly, especially when you don't pause for a second to gather your bearings. Pay was so damn good at that, and I am so glad to be able to share that message!
I don't know if it's the two Flamingo Freezes I've had talking... but your substacks just keeps getting better and better. This one hit right where and when it needed to for me! Raising a glass to Payton and dancing with strangers at every chance 🫶🏼
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‘(don’t worry, I’m going somewhere with this, I know I dish pivots out like those free shirts at a ball game, but this ties in I swear).’
*Nails* your voice with a clever mixed-ball metaphor. I just love how it flows. (And I’ll stop nerding now🙃) Plus—i feel so SEEN😂 hahaha
Your idea of stopping the merry-go-round long enough for the world to stop its spinning…it resonates with me too. I took a stab at a similar kind of goal this weekend—but I think my inner dialogue is so packed lately with under-processed, noisy stuff that I actually crave loudness on the outside to drown it out. 😂
Sounds like your escapades woulda fit that bill fo sho! 🤗
I do miss the calm of being quiet both inside and out, and I like how you encapsulated that kind of peace, the details you painted with.🥹(told ya-a whole moood today)
Again, I’m so sorry about the loss of Payton…That’s tragic and just inexplicable. He was just getting started 😔…
I’m glad you had a friend that special in your life though (he was more enthusiastic than you?? Really? Now that’s sayin’ somethin’! 🤗). I sorta think that he’s part of what makes you, you now, and a piece of him is reaching here, through you, too.
That’s pretty beautiful.
This was a touching piece written beautifully Eric and I get it. This is actually exactly where I am after the accident. In the pause, the silence, seeing who really shows up for u. Appreciating all that I am grateful for. Thank u for this. ❤️
I'm so glad to hear that, and again thank you so much for sharing all of that story with me!
Thank you for the reminder to slow down, live intentionally, and truly appreciate each moment in our human experience — just like your friend Payton did.
It's so great to have that gentle reminder from time to time...sometimes life just feels like it's just barreling down haphazardly, especially when you don't pause for a second to gather your bearings. Pay was so damn good at that, and I am so glad to be able to share that message!
I don't know if it's the two Flamingo Freezes I've had talking... but your substacks just keeps getting better and better. This one hit right where and when it needed to for me! Raising a glass to Payton and dancing with strangers at every chance 🫶🏼
That’s awesome, thank you so much!