Macey, this is great. I realized a long time ago that journalism, especially print journalism, is a place where introverts like me can hide in plain sight -- be totally involved with the world but still have this veil of objectivity to hide behind and mentally insulate and isolate yourself. But as you age, some of that veneer fades away, you lose the fear of feeling and you find you are connected, you do feel, you have empathy and you're able to convey what others are feeling. It makes you a better journalist and, more importantly, a better person.
And showing up? On a personal level, as a divorced non-placement parent that's the most important thing in the world. You keep showing up, and showing up, and showing up. Nothing else matters. Your kids won't forget that. It's also true in other venues. That just happens to be the one I most immediately relate to.
It also doesn't hurt to praise someone for something seemingly insignificant when they least expect it. And when the thought pops into your head, don't procrastinate of fight the feeling. You're uplifting that person and making the world a better place.
Macey, this is great. I realized a long time ago that journalism, especially print journalism, is a place where introverts like me can hide in plain sight -- be totally involved with the world but still have this veil of objectivity to hide behind and mentally insulate and isolate yourself. But as you age, some of that veneer fades away, you lose the fear of feeling and you find you are connected, you do feel, you have empathy and you're able to convey what others are feeling. It makes you a better journalist and, more importantly, a better person.
And showing up? On a personal level, as a divorced non-placement parent that's the most important thing in the world. You keep showing up, and showing up, and showing up. Nothing else matters. Your kids won't forget that. It's also true in other venues. That just happens to be the one I most immediately relate to.
It also doesn't hurt to praise someone for something seemingly insignificant when they least expect it. And when the thought pops into your head, don't procrastinate of fight the feeling. You're uplifting that person and making the world a better place.
Just show up - sound advice for each and every one of us, Macey. Thank you.