Funny, you just reminded me of this male yoga teacher I worked with years ago. Trump supporter, wildly sexist, loved the NRA. One awful day my beloved dog died. It was horrible and unexpected, he was fine and then one morning he woke up and couldn’t walk in a straight line. I raced him to the vet and then the emergency vet. I was 8.5 mon…
Funny, you just reminded me of this male yoga teacher I worked with years ago. Trump supporter, wildly sexist, loved the NRA. One awful day my beloved dog died. It was horrible and unexpected, he was fine and then one morning he woke up and couldn’t walk in a straight line. I raced him to the vet and then the emergency vet. I was 8.5 months pregnant with my first. My dog had been my constant companion for 10 years, he went everywhere with me. Anyway, I can’t write anymore details now because I’m losing it but he was gone in a matter of a hours. I went home in shock and was just beside myself. I was supposed to teach and there was no way so I sent out a group request for a sub and briefly explained what had happened. That teacher called me instantly, cried on the phone with me, and taught my classes that day and the next. He wouldn’t even take money for teaching. So sometimes people really surprise you. I still had to unfollow him on all social media, but somewhere in there, underneath the sexism and blustering and bigotry is a beating heart and a lot of compassion. People are so complicated. I can detest his politics and outlook, but still somehow remember that, and I think that’s the stuff that’s getting lost “out there” which is understandable but problematic to say the least.
And yes, that conviction certainly gave us one small but extremely satisfying and reassuring thing to celebrate. And I saw Sarah McLachlan live last night and she was incredible. And there’s all of you. I am so sorry about your horse. My deepest condolences to you and your wife. I’m glad your neighbors showed up for you. I wish people could really tap into their best selves more of the time. Life feels a lot better that way. Hugs and love, thank you for being here 🤍
laughing through tears while reading your reply (about having to unfollow someone's political rants while also appreciating their compassion - that about sums up modern life.)
So sorry about your dog, Ally. The price we pay for loving is grief, always, yet there's no good alternative to loving. Thank you so much for being you.
Funny, you just reminded me of this male yoga teacher I worked with years ago. Trump supporter, wildly sexist, loved the NRA. One awful day my beloved dog died. It was horrible and unexpected, he was fine and then one morning he woke up and couldn’t walk in a straight line. I raced him to the vet and then the emergency vet. I was 8.5 months pregnant with my first. My dog had been my constant companion for 10 years, he went everywhere with me. Anyway, I can’t write anymore details now because I’m losing it but he was gone in a matter of a hours. I went home in shock and was just beside myself. I was supposed to teach and there was no way so I sent out a group request for a sub and briefly explained what had happened. That teacher called me instantly, cried on the phone with me, and taught my classes that day and the next. He wouldn’t even take money for teaching. So sometimes people really surprise you. I still had to unfollow him on all social media, but somewhere in there, underneath the sexism and blustering and bigotry is a beating heart and a lot of compassion. People are so complicated. I can detest his politics and outlook, but still somehow remember that, and I think that’s the stuff that’s getting lost “out there” which is understandable but problematic to say the least.
And yes, that conviction certainly gave us one small but extremely satisfying and reassuring thing to celebrate. And I saw Sarah McLachlan live last night and she was incredible. And there’s all of you. I am so sorry about your horse. My deepest condolences to you and your wife. I’m glad your neighbors showed up for you. I wish people could really tap into their best selves more of the time. Life feels a lot better that way. Hugs and love, thank you for being here 🤍
laughing through tears while reading your reply (about having to unfollow someone's political rants while also appreciating their compassion - that about sums up modern life.)
So sorry about your dog, Ally. The price we pay for loving is grief, always, yet there's no good alternative to loving. Thank you so much for being you.