I got my start at Second City in Chicago as an improviser and I was really comfortable in that setting, because it required rigorous surrender to the moment.
This is beautifully written and holds an important perspective I hadn't thought about before. I really want to thank you for writing and sharing this. The four kids in our family share a frequent, embarrassing memory of my gorgeous, yet mis-fit mother back when we were kids in the 70's. She had just had her Pritiken Diet awakening, and would unapologetically ask confused waiters for pizza with the cheese on the side (this is 1970's Florida, mind you, not California) while we kids would shrivel in shame. It was a forever back & forth of the waiter trying to understand that YES she wanted a large pizza, NO--she didn't want a pizza with no cheese, just SOME cheese and not on the pizza. Just shred it and put it on the side. Oh and provide a take-home container for the unused cheese. Why did we kids care so much about what others thought?? Why were we so embarrassed? Who cares how she wants her pizza and her cheese. I'm sure they rolled their eyes every time the crazy lady was back for her weird "pizza." Turns out she was ahead of her time because today you can order your pizza with no cheese and even no crust! Anyway, I have so many examples of behavior that used to embarrass me as a kid, but I now see as courageous--even rebellious for the 70's. It's perfectly possible that her quiet protest of typical motherhood had given me and one sibling the strength to resist our collapse points in this horrible "vaccine" lie we've been in for generations now. And hopefully the other two "normies" will wake up before too much damage is done. Thank you for offering this perspective.
I was at HFfL KC and met you, Amy. I saw those mothers stand up. I am a mother and have been one of those “odd” mothers you posted about. I had friend call me a racist Trump lover because I said I wasn’t going to cave to the new MMR mandate in WA at the time (not sure how being an anti-**** has anything to do with racism or Trump). AND I see myself being JUST as judgy….which is not the solution (and that is not what I think you are doing here in this lovely post). What I appreciate is your kind reminder to love everyone. And it’s like Dr. Northrop said in her speech in KC that night about how to “handle” our friends and family who have reached their collapse point with the thing…She said to love them. Maybe our collapse points would be pushed out or even removed if we could all just remember (including me) to LOVE. Love has no agenda and it is contagious. Thank you for this piece and looking forward to reading the others!
Thank you so much Kristen. GOOD FOR YOU for seeing that you may be doing the judging too. That’s huge. Collapse points contribute to a major lack of that important awareness and discipline- so you’re in the solution. Brava! And also I’m so with you on love but don’t beat yourself up if you’re not there all the time-sometimes love is a tall order. LOL Acceptance is often easier. Thanks again ❤️
Thank you Heidi! I made up the term “collapse points” but I hope people who understand it use it because I think some of the things happening are so new they need to be defined. I am with you. I will not ever cave. I’ve been clear as a bell since day 1 and as Dr. Maya Angelou says, I shall not be moved. Thank you for reading!
WOW! Just WOW. Thank you!
This is beautifully written and holds an important perspective I hadn't thought about before. I really want to thank you for writing and sharing this. The four kids in our family share a frequent, embarrassing memory of my gorgeous, yet mis-fit mother back when we were kids in the 70's. She had just had her Pritiken Diet awakening, and would unapologetically ask confused waiters for pizza with the cheese on the side (this is 1970's Florida, mind you, not California) while we kids would shrivel in shame. It was a forever back & forth of the waiter trying to understand that YES she wanted a large pizza, NO--she didn't want a pizza with no cheese, just SOME cheese and not on the pizza. Just shred it and put it on the side. Oh and provide a take-home container for the unused cheese. Why did we kids care so much about what others thought?? Why were we so embarrassed? Who cares how she wants her pizza and her cheese. I'm sure they rolled their eyes every time the crazy lady was back for her weird "pizza." Turns out she was ahead of her time because today you can order your pizza with no cheese and even no crust! Anyway, I have so many examples of behavior that used to embarrass me as a kid, but I now see as courageous--even rebellious for the 70's. It's perfectly possible that her quiet protest of typical motherhood had given me and one sibling the strength to resist our collapse points in this horrible "vaccine" lie we've been in for generations now. And hopefully the other two "normies" will wake up before too much damage is done. Thank you for offering this perspective.
I love a redeeming reframe! YES!!!! Good for her. A moment to last a lifetime. I’m from 4 kids too. Thanks for taking the time to write this. ❤️
I was at HFfL KC and met you, Amy. I saw those mothers stand up. I am a mother and have been one of those “odd” mothers you posted about. I had friend call me a racist Trump lover because I said I wasn’t going to cave to the new MMR mandate in WA at the time (not sure how being an anti-**** has anything to do with racism or Trump). AND I see myself being JUST as judgy….which is not the solution (and that is not what I think you are doing here in this lovely post). What I appreciate is your kind reminder to love everyone. And it’s like Dr. Northrop said in her speech in KC that night about how to “handle” our friends and family who have reached their collapse point with the thing…She said to love them. Maybe our collapse points would be pushed out or even removed if we could all just remember (including me) to LOVE. Love has no agenda and it is contagious. Thank you for this piece and looking forward to reading the others!
Thank you so much Kristen. GOOD FOR YOU for seeing that you may be doing the judging too. That’s huge. Collapse points contribute to a major lack of that important awareness and discipline- so you’re in the solution. Brava! And also I’m so with you on love but don’t beat yourself up if you’re not there all the time-sometimes love is a tall order. LOL Acceptance is often easier. Thanks again ❤️
Thank you Heidi! I made up the term “collapse points” but I hope people who understand it use it because I think some of the things happening are so new they need to be defined. I am with you. I will not ever cave. I’ve been clear as a bell since day 1 and as Dr. Maya Angelou says, I shall not be moved. Thank you for reading!