Whoa. This was the most astounding article I have read in a long time. Thank you. I feel energized. This gave me so much hope, "The United States will pass through the fourth gate. The gatekeeper will remove our breastplate, exposing the raw human vulnerability underneath. What will it take to force us to admit to the suffering we have caused? I shudder to think. The gatekeeper tugs on the breastplate as power brokers refuse to let it go. I feel the discomfort of the truth, and I welcome it."
So much to love in this essay--starting with Phylllis--"a steel in her spine, an openness to pain, and a willingness to forget about the future- the gentleness that is strength"--just WOW.
She's one hell of a north star. We all need such a Phyllis. Can I borrow her starlight?
I love how you weaved the different stories and themes together. It really resonates with me 💓
Thank you so much Maria.
Whoa. This was the most astounding article I have read in a long time. Thank you. I feel energized. This gave me so much hope, "The United States will pass through the fourth gate. The gatekeeper will remove our breastplate, exposing the raw human vulnerability underneath. What will it take to force us to admit to the suffering we have caused? I shudder to think. The gatekeeper tugs on the breastplate as power brokers refuse to let it go. I feel the discomfort of the truth, and I welcome it."
Thanks. It means so much. I’m really grateful you took the time to read and comment.
So much to love in this essay--starting with Phylllis--"a steel in her spine, an openness to pain, and a willingness to forget about the future- the gentleness that is strength"--just WOW.
She's one hell of a north star. We all need such a Phyllis. Can I borrow her starlight?
Any time. There’s always plenty. I’m so grateful for whatever divinity sent me to Phyllis.
Your insights shine such an unwavering light. This is stunning. Thank you.
Thank you so much. I’m very grateful you took the time to comment. It means so much.