This absolutely resonates. I think back to when I've pushed forward in the most dire moments when I should just be concentrating on breathing, and yet...the capitalist machine is one hell of a thing to be up against, no matter how much you objectively understand why its a problem.
Isn't it - especially when compounded by a desire to create and creating being both part of the capitalist machine but also something one wants to do. I've definitely pushed forward when I should have concentrated on breathing, but I also want to be someone with the capacity to do that, even as I see how harmful it is
This is very reflective of my experience. I'm constantly worried about how little work I produce - the days lost to appointments or to a fatigue that makes ideas evaporate into nothing - but I also know disability has made me a more concise and more passionate writer, as well as giving me a unique perspective on the value and nature of communication. Maybe it's ok that both of those things are true
This absolutely resonates. I think back to when I've pushed forward in the most dire moments when I should just be concentrating on breathing, and yet...the capitalist machine is one hell of a thing to be up against, no matter how much you objectively understand why its a problem.
Isn't it - especially when compounded by a desire to create and creating being both part of the capitalist machine but also something one wants to do. I've definitely pushed forward when I should have concentrated on breathing, but I also want to be someone with the capacity to do that, even as I see how harmful it is
This is very reflective of my experience. I'm constantly worried about how little work I produce - the days lost to appointments or to a fatigue that makes ideas evaporate into nothing - but I also know disability has made me a more concise and more passionate writer, as well as giving me a unique perspective on the value and nature of communication. Maybe it's ok that both of those things are true
I think so much of life is living with two things being true, but I feel you on both of those