For what it is worth — oh no, here comes some unsolicited criticism/advice, which may alienate you from me and vice-versa, ha ha—, I left reading your post really wanting to learn more about you.
There’s some moments you’re so candid and vulnerable: “You could call it devotion, but you should call it addiction.”
I also really love the interplay between Carrère’s story and your own. And whereas he started dabbling with yoga/meditation, stumbling into a diagnosis of depression, then ending with severe treatment (and fear of the treatments), you’re just walking into the door of your own diagnosis.
I realize as I write this that there’s not much more you could share right now - you’re still in the process of learning what this means for you. So I suppose this really is not criticism. Rather, let’s call it a gentle invitation (without any sense of entitlement) that you write more about this journey when you’re ready to. I’ll be waiting to read more!
Thank you for this, Adam. Such a beautiful piece.
For what it is worth — oh no, here comes some unsolicited criticism/advice, which may alienate you from me and vice-versa, ha ha—, I left reading your post really wanting to learn more about you.
There’s some moments you’re so candid and vulnerable: “You could call it devotion, but you should call it addiction.”
I also really love the interplay between Carrère’s story and your own. And whereas he started dabbling with yoga/meditation, stumbling into a diagnosis of depression, then ending with severe treatment (and fear of the treatments), you’re just walking into the door of your own diagnosis.
I realize as I write this that there’s not much more you could share right now - you’re still in the process of learning what this means for you. So I suppose this really is not criticism. Rather, let’s call it a gentle invitation (without any sense of entitlement) that you write more about this journey when you’re ready to. I’ll be waiting to read more!
Thanks for reading, old friend.
I love this, Adam! Been looking for my next book to read and this sounds like the winner!
Oh - you will love. Let me know when you’re in it!