It's taken a lifetime, but I feel more in tune with the currents I encounter in living with my self (and with others embedded in my personal sphere) than I did for many years. You could say I've become less defensive; more willing to relax and listen; etc. I know the loss is mine, but it hasn't undermined the possibilities that remain.
The only legit criticism I can bring to your stuff is one you yourself long ago inferred - that those of us reading your piece all the way to the end already agree with you. You are productively thoughtful and you write extremely well. But none of the New Left will pay the slightest attention, for all of the reasons you so eloquently summarize in your article…
It's taken a lifetime, but I feel more in tune with the currents I encounter in living with my self (and with others embedded in my personal sphere) than I did for many years. You could say I've become less defensive; more willing to relax and listen; etc. I know the loss is mine, but it hasn't undermined the possibilities that remain.
The only legit criticism I can bring to your stuff is one you yourself long ago inferred - that those of us reading your piece all the way to the end already agree with you. You are productively thoughtful and you write extremely well. But none of the New Left will pay the slightest attention, for all of the reasons you so eloquently summarize in your article…
So good