Forest, this resonated deeply. I’ve always thought of myself as an extroverted introvert. I can be social and even love it for a while, but solitude is where I actually return to myself. Without it, I start to feel untethered.
Lately I’ve realized I’m a little raw against the judgment of the world. People are going to people, but sometimes the whole performance of it feels exhausting and strangely meaningless. I’m still learning how to build my defenses, how to simply be no matter what surrounds me.
I especially loved your description of the woods and the sense of being surrounded rather than alone. I think many people have forgotten that kind of connection with the Earth. Your writing reminds us that it’s still there waiting for us. Thank you for that.
I’m also very close to getting chickens, by the way. Your description of the kind of community that could exist sounds so lovely. Beautiful and thoughtful as always, Forest. 💚
You'd expect the first part to weird me out - but it pulled me in instead. I truly admire how you convey your message. Such a profound truth; more people need to see it. Awesome piece, as always. Mother Earth must be proud of her child.
This was really an incredible piece. I laughed, I felt seen, and then I felt the guilt of the weight I carry of the illusion. Then I laughed again so, it was cool 🤣 Exceptional!!
Forest, this resonated deeply. I’ve always thought of myself as an extroverted introvert. I can be social and even love it for a while, but solitude is where I actually return to myself. Without it, I start to feel untethered.
Lately I’ve realized I’m a little raw against the judgment of the world. People are going to people, but sometimes the whole performance of it feels exhausting and strangely meaningless. I’m still learning how to build my defenses, how to simply be no matter what surrounds me.
I especially loved your description of the woods and the sense of being surrounded rather than alone. I think many people have forgotten that kind of connection with the Earth. Your writing reminds us that it’s still there waiting for us. Thank you for that.
I’m also very close to getting chickens, by the way. Your description of the kind of community that could exist sounds so lovely. Beautiful and thoughtful as always, Forest. 💚
Didn't feel weird at all.
Maybe that's a substack thing.
Cool. Thanks for getting it.
I can relate that self-dialogue.
I have it on many topic. That self sucks ass.
Otherwise, nicely done and great piece.
Thank you Hawtorn.
this was incredible.
if they taught people to think like this in school the world would be a very different place.
we need this.
Thank you so much.
What an incredible review.
You'd expect the first part to weird me out - but it pulled me in instead. I truly admire how you convey your message. Such a profound truth; more people need to see it. Awesome piece, as always. Mother Earth must be proud of her child.
Thank you so much MoTy. Your comment makes the burning place that this piece came from feel incredibly seen.
I appreciate you.
So wonderful and felt. Thank you, Forest 🫶🧘🏻🙏🏼✨🌖
Thank you so much for reading, Kregg.
This was really an incredible piece. I laughed, I felt seen, and then I felt the guilt of the weight I carry of the illusion. Then I laughed again so, it was cool 🤣 Exceptional!!
Thank you so much for reading this so closely Sam.
This is the best kind of comment I could hope for.