I feel this way about publishing on substack! What if you write it and no one reads it? A good reminder that putting yourself out there can be a worthy end in and of itself. Thanks :)
I have actually decided to use Substack as an exercise in getting comfortable with this feeling. I write things because I want to write them, and then I let go. It isn’t easy for me!! I cared a lot about getting As in school 🤣
I LOVE this so much. I promise I'm coming to the next crafternoon if I'm in town. And it's good for me to be reminded that someone as popular and dynamic as you has social insecurity. What? You are the most likable! But seriously, I think we forget when we're the one being invited, how much people can be impacted by whether we show up or what we communicate about not showing up. Good reminder for all of us to hold each other with care and grace.
This is so freaking cool! I have absolutely been procrastinating doing this because I am afraid of seeing the turnout as a reflection of my popularity. But I'm going to try it anyway. I also worry about people needing to "get along" with one another when that's really not my responsibility. Just because I invite people that don't know each other doesn't mean I need to be some major "person connector". The point is to bring people together and they're capable of socializing. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Oh my god I love this and I feel this. I so want to be carefree and extend an invitation to people I know and not have my feelings hurt when no one shows up, but, shit, it is so hard. As a person who puts a lot of effort into gatherings, and looks forward to them, it really sucks when people just don't show, even though I know just putting the invitation out there is super important. I've been wanting to start a club of sorts in my direct neighborhood for months now and I am *terrified* that I'll be met with radio silence!! Perhaps this will be the encouragement I need to just do it.
I feel this way about publishing on substack! What if you write it and no one reads it? A good reminder that putting yourself out there can be a worthy end in and of itself. Thanks :)
I have actually decided to use Substack as an exercise in getting comfortable with this feeling. I write things because I want to write them, and then I let go. It isn’t easy for me!! I cared a lot about getting As in school 🤣
I LOVE this so much. I promise I'm coming to the next crafternoon if I'm in town. And it's good for me to be reminded that someone as popular and dynamic as you has social insecurity. What? You are the most likable! But seriously, I think we forget when we're the one being invited, how much people can be impacted by whether we show up or what we communicate about not showing up. Good reminder for all of us to hold each other with care and grace.
YES!
i like to hold the people invite with care and grace too!
This is so freaking cool! I have absolutely been procrastinating doing this because I am afraid of seeing the turnout as a reflection of my popularity. But I'm going to try it anyway. I also worry about people needing to "get along" with one another when that's really not my responsibility. Just because I invite people that don't know each other doesn't mean I need to be some major "person connector". The point is to bring people together and they're capable of socializing. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
I want to do a stoop coffee! It sounds so lovely
::applauding:: I am always terrified no one will show up! I love the stoop coffee option.
Sarah I don't know why but I'm crying after reading this. Well done.
nothing like a good cry :) life is moving!
Oh my god I love this and I feel this. I so want to be carefree and extend an invitation to people I know and not have my feelings hurt when no one shows up, but, shit, it is so hard. As a person who puts a lot of effort into gatherings, and looks forward to them, it really sucks when people just don't show, even though I know just putting the invitation out there is super important. I've been wanting to start a club of sorts in my direct neighborhood for months now and I am *terrified* that I'll be met with radio silence!! Perhaps this will be the encouragement I need to just do it.
DO IT
“I choose to think of our clutter as a much-needed PSA for other parents.” SAME. I love your heart origami! This all sounds so fun 🫶🏽👏
my friend rachel taught that to me! it was very fun.
I would be all over that stoop coffee!