Be With Cassandra

Be With Cassandra

Latest — Jan 19, 2022

gray day?

Where do you go when words aren’t enough? Or aren’t coming to you? Or just aren’t what’s needed? It was gray here yesterday. I've been feeling kind of gray with my connection and communication, too. But I still want to connect. Just not through words. I

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tell someone

So last week I shared with you the application letter I'll be submitting soon to Ann Friedman for her writing fellowship. I've got it down to a page now! (If you dance your way to the bottom of this post you can see the latest iteration.) I really appreciate the

a letter to Ann

[UPDATE: dance your way to the bottom of this post for the latest update(s) on my application letter] You likely don't know Ann. I don't know her either. I do enjoy reading her weekly newsletter, though. Maybe you read – or want to read! – her newsletter, too? She is taking

delete this after reading (v2)

hey hey, I wrote version 1 of 'delete this after reading' on my old Substack. And I want to bring the concept back today, in week 52 of 2021. In v1, you'll see an experimental list of how one could interact with the newsletter. Now, this newsletter here, I haven't

you matter

that's all – you matter. just wanted to make sure you remember. Til next time, Cassandra P.S. and the coyotes matter. and the hummingbirds and moss and fungi and the salt waters and fresh waters. oh my. so many beings, you included, to behold and embrace. P.P.S. happy

💭 Share More Fragments

On my coffee table sits a huge spiral-bound sketchbook. It's usually open to the latest creation. I mainly use it (1) for visualizing big picture thinking and (2) when I realize the need to re-establish my body+mind connection (since typing on my laptop easily tends towards forgetting). This Venn

🏔️ Listening to the Waterfall

I'm taking part in a writing circle and the host offered us experiments aligning with sound. I've felt distracted with life and death these past several weeks (past several years, too?) and so I let the simplicity of closing my eyes guide me while out on a birthday hike with

🤔 What's the alternative to advice?

Covered in today's share: motion vs. actiontiming + capacityadvice vs. inspirationMotion vs. ActionYesterday I was listening to Brené Brown and James Clear in their Part 2 conversation on Brené Brown's Dare to Lead podcast. James Clear spoke directly to my present experience: JC: Oh, I have fallen into this before, all

Downing a Bottle of Concentrated Juice

No wonder I'm tired. (Are you tired, too?) No wonder my mind is simultaneously full and empty. (Maybe yours too?) On Monday I returned from a very quick trip to Florida to celebrate my husband's grandmother's 90th birthday – and to be with her and more family (like Betsy! A reader

🚪 What's Behind Door #2?

This story flowed out of my fingers a few days ago in one sitting. That certainly doesn't happen every time. I sat at the table after eating lunch, still wearing the clothes I wear on my late morning walk with Ernest (which lately have a yummy mix of rain water,