W:

How would you describe this chapter of your life, and what do you think its teaching you?

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I would describe this chapter of my life as… I am coming out into the sun. Stepping outside and getting out into the sun.

[I’m] starting to take notice of what makes me feel good and feel alive, and see it clearly and chase that.

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I think what this has taught me is that ... I have been surprised by low points in my life, many months after the fact.

Like ‘oh wow, I made it through that,’ and I didn’t realize I was in such a tough place, and it offers a lot of perspective for where I am at now. Yeah, iIm feeling much more free and unburdened now.

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W:

Do you have any examples of what you have been doing to live more fully?

Mmmm. I have been trying to literally get outside as much as I can. Get out of my apartment, and I think unlearn some bad muscle memory that came with Covid. Of being insular, staying inside and feeling constrained, and realized I actually don't have the confines that maybe I have mentally put up, that those are all imaginary, and I can get out in the world.

I think I’ve been reminded of the fact that I think my best trait is connecting with others and I miss it deeply, and I am trying to do it as recklessly as possible.

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