↩️ TREE 229: I was wrong about saving people

One.

I’ve definitely achieved effortless coolness this time, Tyler shouted to his houseplants as he exploded out of the house in 2½ pairs of pink knee socks.

Two.

I used to believe

that all human beings were fundamentally broken,
that I had the magic answers which would fix them,
that I belonged to the Club of People
Who Are Better Than Ordinary Humans.

Then

my magic answers didn’t work,
even though I followed the instructions.
I met some Ordinary Humans (outside the club)
because I needed their help.

Now

I think people are fundamentally human.
We sometimes break. We usually heal.
We all need to practice the slow magic
of becoming fully alive.

Three.

Obviously.

I don’t think today’s post describes a unique experience. I’ve seen people make this move from many different starting places. Going from tribal to universal – it feels like part of growing up.

Carry on growing up
Jeff