This was so beautiful! It reminded me of Tricia Hersey's 'Rest is Resistance.' She talks about how one of our most revolutionary abilities is our ability to dream, to imagine a better world. And that slowness and rest is the only way to leave room to do just that. I think she would say that your ancestors would smile, watching you take the scenic route they dreamed of.
I really enjoyed reading your article! To be honest, whenever someone asked me, 'What does your dream life look like?' I used to hesitate. In my head, there were things I felt I 'should' say, like moving abroad, investing in a house, or starting my own business, just for all these external validation to impress others. I also think many of us tend to answer this way, making our 'dreams' seem more tangible. So many of us (myself included) are afraid to actually dream.
This was so beautiful! It reminded me of Tricia Hersey's 'Rest is Resistance.' She talks about how one of our most revolutionary abilities is our ability to dream, to imagine a better world. And that slowness and rest is the only way to leave room to do just that. I think she would say that your ancestors would smile, watching you take the scenic route they dreamed of.
I really enjoyed reading your article! To be honest, whenever someone asked me, 'What does your dream life look like?' I used to hesitate. In my head, there were things I felt I 'should' say, like moving abroad, investing in a house, or starting my own business, just for all these external validation to impress others. I also think many of us tend to answer this way, making our 'dreams' seem more tangible. So many of us (myself included) are afraid to actually dream.