Yes yes yes, love this! I set an intention (manifestation) last year that I wanted to make new friends. You know when you get growing pains from moving forward in life but you haven't yet found all those people that are part of this new phase? That's how I've felt. But in the past week I have had a bunch of people who I've never met before, reach out and ask to hang out or collaborate creatively and it's a surprise to myself that I manifested this (albeit in the new year but better late than never right?) I haven't necessarily felt magnetic in this sense but I'm starting to the more people reach out. Here's to the learning curves and the unapologetic moments coming back to your (new) self.
Yay! Love this. Resonate hard with moving forward in life and not being able to take everyone with you. At this point I'm on like my 5th or 6th identity. And thus group of friends. Excited for you!! Thanks for sharing :)
This really landed. The shift from consuming a city to creating for it feels like the quiet unlock here. And the in-between identity phase is described with great clarity!
I love this, especially the story of putting yourself out there with the panel idea, meeting a friend, and then a whole friend group. Community really makes self-work so much better!
just commenting to say im here, you're not talking to yourself (obviously at this point), and that this helped me realize that i've been holding a similar resentful mindset toward where we live currently (white plains, NY) and that that's probably not going to lead me to very good places. good news is i think i've already started to adopt what you're speaking to here. we're hosting a little potluck brunch for all our neighbors this weekend. i'm looking for local volunteer opportunities. hoping to help be a part of making this a place i want to live.
I resonated with this so much. I moved to Berlin after living in London, Hong Kong, Copenhagen, and my hometown of Toronto during my adult years. I spent the first five years HATING it and missing everything from my previous lives. This year I really vowed to change my attitude and it's crazy how many cool opportunities have come as a result. The water really is greener where you water it.
Really needed to see this piece right now! Crazy how I was randomly called to open up Substack and saw this on my feed and felt drawn to click. Been feeling similarly about New York and am navigating a similar journey myself where I feel like I need to "Have Fun" to find myself again. Thank you!
The cycle of validating our internal beliefs hits home! The path less traveled is always a more interesting one, and, from an outsiders perspective, more courageous
For me I’ve found, the more I fall off the traditional path, the more I come alive. I feel like I’m really living. Like I’ve exited the Matrix. It’s wild.
Yes yes yes, love this! I set an intention (manifestation) last year that I wanted to make new friends. You know when you get growing pains from moving forward in life but you haven't yet found all those people that are part of this new phase? That's how I've felt. But in the past week I have had a bunch of people who I've never met before, reach out and ask to hang out or collaborate creatively and it's a surprise to myself that I manifested this (albeit in the new year but better late than never right?) I haven't necessarily felt magnetic in this sense but I'm starting to the more people reach out. Here's to the learning curves and the unapologetic moments coming back to your (new) self.
Yay! Love this. Resonate hard with moving forward in life and not being able to take everyone with you. At this point I'm on like my 5th or 6th identity. And thus group of friends. Excited for you!! Thanks for sharing :)
This really landed. The shift from consuming a city to creating for it feels like the quiet unlock here. And the in-between identity phase is described with great clarity!
Thank you!
I love this, especially the story of putting yourself out there with the panel idea, meeting a friend, and then a whole friend group. Community really makes self-work so much better!
So glad this resonated 💕
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What finding your hive feels like 🐝
That psilocybin might have done its part, too.
For sure!
I have witnessed that quite a few times. Enjoy the Adventure called Life.
I love this Anne! Needed this after moving to a new city :)
So glad to hear thanks for sharing <3
just commenting to say im here, you're not talking to yourself (obviously at this point), and that this helped me realize that i've been holding a similar resentful mindset toward where we live currently (white plains, NY) and that that's probably not going to lead me to very good places. good news is i think i've already started to adopt what you're speaking to here. we're hosting a little potluck brunch for all our neighbors this weekend. i'm looking for local volunteer opportunities. hoping to help be a part of making this a place i want to live.
thanks for writing this!
Thanks David!! Potluck sounds like a super fun first step :)
Haven't finished but had to come down and say, leave it to Lisbon to bring on big life realizations LMAO I love it
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Incredible essay, and honestly, it has brought me a push I didn't know I needed at this time. This is amazing work!!!
Thank you!! <3
Do what the blue people say 📝
Need to make this merch lolol
same bestie, kudos to you for having the courage :)
Thanks Dan
Thanks so much for sharing these insights!! Those are three important lessons to learn. I'll definitely be referring back to this piece in the future!
Glad it resonated Andie!
We love this Anne!
Thank you!! <3
I resonated with this so much. I moved to Berlin after living in London, Hong Kong, Copenhagen, and my hometown of Toronto during my adult years. I spent the first five years HATING it and missing everything from my previous lives. This year I really vowed to change my attitude and it's crazy how many cool opportunities have come as a result. The water really is greener where you water it.
Love this! thanks for shaing :) Glad Berlin is feeling better! xx
Really needed to see this piece right now! Crazy how I was randomly called to open up Substack and saw this on my feed and felt drawn to click. Been feeling similarly about New York and am navigating a similar journey myself where I feel like I need to "Have Fun" to find myself again. Thank you!
Yay! Here's to fun xx
The cycle of validating our internal beliefs hits home! The path less traveled is always a more interesting one, and, from an outsiders perspective, more courageous
For me I’ve found, the more I fall off the traditional path, the more I come alive. I feel like I’m really living. Like I’ve exited the Matrix. It’s wild.
Wow, I love this so much! It’s incredible what having fun does for you, when you just give into it. Such a lovely read about your journey 🫶🏽
Thanks for sharing, Ylani! Yes, have more fun!! People that are having fun while taking action towards their dreams are always successful <3