In an interview recently someone told me all people are either Scientists or Artists. I questioned that, asking if they thought there was space for someone who was a blend or somewhere in between. I concluded that this too was a space of transformation. Science requires a spark of creativity to progress, and art needs an element of a scientific approach to adapt, so where are those who naturally want and need to transform things? I've since concluded that these people are in fact Alchemists.
This resonates! I was forced to choose, being told that art won’t pay the bills I chose science, with art always as a hobby. Now, exploring who I am as an adult, I’m starting to realize I can indeed combine them, there’s an overlap. Life is better if you stay over to everything this world has to offer.
I absolutely agree! We do make choices and concessions throughout our lives, but we have to learn to dabble across the board and try a little bit of everything, it's this unique combination ion experiences and knowledge that makes us who we are, and makes the impact we leave on the world distinct. Of course, you can combine them! Everything overlaps somewhere eventually.
I’ve just come across this and you are describing my life - I can’t choose, can’t narrow down, am curious about so much! I’m also exploring neurodivergence and wondering if ADHD traits might be at play. But mostly - at 48 - I want to get rid of a sense of shame around not being able to choose and lean into joy about being so interested in the world. Happy to have found your writing!
Yes indeed. My daughter is currently being assessed for autism and I am also looking at my own neurodivergence. I’m not at all surprised at what I am finding just more at peace with myself perhaps.
Yes and also to see the echoes through our ancestry too - my dad is obviously spectrumy and from the sounds of it so was his dad… it stretches in both directions and here we are in the middle, able to look to the younger and older. Hopefully able to be more aware of ourselves.
You were recommended to me by a friend, and quirky as it might be, I had to start from the beginning. Oh boy, am I glad I did! I call myself “a lady of all trades, better to be curious than idle”, and your writing of this one post already has me feeling seen and understood.
Loved it! It’s Daniela from Argentina. I found u on insta a few years ago and I’m happy to have you here, too! I feel an special bond with your work. Thanks for sharing it and to help me believe the same is possible for my writing! Besosss
so happy to see you over here! it’s been a journey the past couple months to restart on a new platform but it’s fun to expand on thoughts and experiment 🧡
In an interview recently someone told me all people are either Scientists or Artists. I questioned that, asking if they thought there was space for someone who was a blend or somewhere in between. I concluded that this too was a space of transformation. Science requires a spark of creativity to progress, and art needs an element of a scientific approach to adapt, so where are those who naturally want and need to transform things? I've since concluded that these people are in fact Alchemists.
This resonates! I was forced to choose, being told that art won’t pay the bills I chose science, with art always as a hobby. Now, exploring who I am as an adult, I’m starting to realize I can indeed combine them, there’s an overlap. Life is better if you stay over to everything this world has to offer.
I absolutely agree! We do make choices and concessions throughout our lives, but we have to learn to dabble across the board and try a little bit of everything, it's this unique combination ion experiences and knowledge that makes us who we are, and makes the impact we leave on the world distinct. Of course, you can combine them! Everything overlaps somewhere eventually.
I’ve just come across this and you are describing my life - I can’t choose, can’t narrow down, am curious about so much! I’m also exploring neurodivergence and wondering if ADHD traits might be at play. But mostly - at 48 - I want to get rid of a sense of shame around not being able to choose and lean into joy about being so interested in the world. Happy to have found your writing!
Yes, there is a lot of shame that pops up around not being able to choose one thing. I’m so so glad you’re here!
Yes indeed. My daughter is currently being assessed for autism and I am also looking at my own neurodivergence. I’m not at all surprised at what I am finding just more at peace with myself perhaps.
yes! It's such a poignant entry point to learn about ourselves through our children, don't you think?
Yes and also to see the echoes through our ancestry too - my dad is obviously spectrumy and from the sounds of it so was his dad… it stretches in both directions and here we are in the middle, able to look to the younger and older. Hopefully able to be more aware of ourselves.
Yes, so much this
You were recommended to me by a friend, and quirky as it might be, I had to start from the beginning. Oh boy, am I glad I did! I call myself “a lady of all trades, better to be curious than idle”, and your writing of this one post already has me feeling seen and understood.
Hi Nikki! I'm so glad you started here. I love it when people go back through the archives! And I'm so happy to meet you :)
Oh, Alix! This is beautiful and spoke right to my heart. Thank you!
Thank you!! ❤️❤️
Your talking about this is the exact reason I’m now posting here! (Also that last line 😍)
Yes! I thought of this essay when we were chatting :)
Loved it! It’s Daniela from Argentina. I found u on insta a few years ago and I’m happy to have you here, too! I feel an special bond with your work. Thanks for sharing it and to help me believe the same is possible for my writing! Besosss
Hi Daniela!! So happy to connect with you here! Xxx
so happy to see you over here! it’s been a journey the past couple months to restart on a new platform but it’s fun to expand on thoughts and experiment 🧡
I'm so glad you're here Alix. You speak truth and hope to so many xo
Thank you my friend! You were a huge part of the inspiration to get me over here ☺️
I love you my friend x
I love you!! <3 miss your face
I'm sure you'll shift into this shape beautifully. Can't wait to see how you grow.
thank you, Claire! <3
Speaking right to my heart and mind ❤️
Welcome to Substack ! Glad that you have found your home here 😀