Thanks for listening, Precious! I’m glad that part could connect with you where you are. I don’t want to impose limits of my writing and what I enjoy writing about if I don’t have to.
Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏿 I appreciate the part you mentioned about not being forced into niche writing; just playing and having fun, writing about what you want to write about!
This was so special! Alex's smile as he talks through Feels Like Home is palpable in the voiceover. May we all find that joy in our own writing as well as within each other's paradigms!
I love this shit so much. I get so happy thinking about how I get to write whatever I want, and there are wonderful people like you who want to read it. That's a blessing. Thanks for being in my corner, I appreciate you!
This whole paragraph jumps out: And so even now, as I think about my own personal writing journey, I am so cognizant and try to be so careful about not burning myself out, of ensuring that I'm moving at a pace that allows for me to care for myself, to care for my people, to enjoy the things that I want to enjoy, not putting unnecessary pressure on myself.
I'm similar to Alex in that I become obsessive about things I am passionate about and I have to be careful to not center whatever IT is and revolve my sleep, care and overall wellness around it. Instead it should join into the constellation of my life's joys.
Such a great read. I cant wait for you to share more under this heading. There are so many creative titles out there.
thanks for taking the time to read, Rachel. Best in reading and processing outwardly.
Man, I just love how Alex just emptied himself in that piece, in that audio. He’s such a gift to this community and he's a selfless and human-centric person that I'm just so privileged to be on this writing journey with him.
btw, what’s one thing you’re obsessed with in this season?
An absolute gift to the community! Slide him under the Christmas tree fr fr.
On obsessions:
I’m making more time for writing starting next week so looking forward to deepening my craft in that way.
Also there’s the mental practice of being more present and noticing my emotions . It’s been helpful to not fold under the weight of my own judgement for every little misstep or inconvenience and if something is sticking around I’ll write to release it.
My overall obsession is being exactly the person I know I am capable of being.
I love that sentiment: joining into the constellation of my life’s joys. So beautifully stated. Finding the balance between my joys and understanding what I need to say yes/no to has been so fulfilling. I appreciate you, Rachel. Thanks for loving us and always celebrating with so much heart. It doesn’t go unnoticed.
Thank you for having me, bro. You’re a gift!
i just be out here hunting a treasure. Love you fam. 🫂🫂
Alex this was beautiful man. Tobi, I love what you’re about to tap into! The ending was so funny I really laughed out loud😂😂😂😂
glad we could get Myles’ dad laughing. And hopefully myles and his mom joined in on it too. 😅😅
Thank you 🫂
I was listening and reading simultaneously. And it was so good.
I especially loved the part where Alex talked about being able to see where his newsletter takes him without the pressure of niching down.
That's a unique POV I appreciate, especially in this world of "Niche down or you are done for"
Kudos to you, Tobi. This was really brilliantly done.
Thanks for listening, Precious! I’m glad that part could connect with you where you are. I don’t want to impose limits of my writing and what I enjoy writing about if I don’t have to.
i’m glad you listened,Precious.
honestly, his response threw my worries into relief.
Bro, I loved this so much 🥹😭❤️
You're doing the lord's work with Behind the Stack. It's beautiful to see.
awnnnn! will the lord be proud ?
I'm sure he would
is temi cutting onions? 🥹🥹🥹
Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏿 I appreciate the part you mentioned about not being forced into niche writing; just playing and having fun, writing about what you want to write about!
Thank you, Rasheen! Trying to maintain the fun 🙌🏽
Alex says such graceful things. He still subtly referenced this today in a note: https://substack.com/@alexlewis/note/c-72608647?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=4aoutj
The poetry project is such a brilliant idea! I imagine all the positive energy that must have brought with it 💚💚❤️
yoooo! you need to have seen the video.
here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5VqvO_D_H6E
Thank you so much ❤️
This was so special! Alex's smile as he talks through Feels Like Home is palpable in the voiceover. May we all find that joy in our own writing as well as within each other's paradigms!
I love this shit so much. I get so happy thinking about how I get to write whatever I want, and there are wonderful people like you who want to read it. That's a blessing. Thanks for being in my corner, I appreciate you!
it really is. You remind me not to take this type of privileges for granted.
thank you, Alex.
Saved this to read for my bedtime. 🌙 😴. Oh man. I had to sit up quickly for that ending.I think i snorted! Loved this. Great endeavor.
thanks for reading Dee. And we’re sorry it stole part of your sleep time .😭
what parts stuck with you?
Listening to fellow writers share their writing journey and experiences always melts my heart. Thanks for doing this Mr Tobi
Shittu, be ready when you’re called upon. You’re quite an interesting personality.
Oh well, I won't stand too far.
This is really cool 😎 great job Tobi this series is going to be good!!! 😊
JV, be ready to come on. 🫂
I'm ready whenever you are I'll be around lol.
This whole paragraph jumps out: And so even now, as I think about my own personal writing journey, I am so cognizant and try to be so careful about not burning myself out, of ensuring that I'm moving at a pace that allows for me to care for myself, to care for my people, to enjoy the things that I want to enjoy, not putting unnecessary pressure on myself.
I'm similar to Alex in that I become obsessive about things I am passionate about and I have to be careful to not center whatever IT is and revolve my sleep, care and overall wellness around it. Instead it should join into the constellation of my life's joys.
Such a great read. I cant wait for you to share more under this heading. There are so many creative titles out there.
thanks for taking the time to read, Rachel. Best in reading and processing outwardly.
Man, I just love how Alex just emptied himself in that piece, in that audio. He’s such a gift to this community and he's a selfless and human-centric person that I'm just so privileged to be on this writing journey with him.
btw, what’s one thing you’re obsessed with in this season?
An absolute gift to the community! Slide him under the Christmas tree fr fr.
On obsessions:
I’m making more time for writing starting next week so looking forward to deepening my craft in that way.
Also there’s the mental practice of being more present and noticing my emotions . It’s been helpful to not fold under the weight of my own judgement for every little misstep or inconvenience and if something is sticking around I’ll write to release it.
My overall obsession is being exactly the person I know I am capable of being.
that’s actually a great obsession to have. I’m looking forward to what comes out of you in the coming weeks. We’re not ready. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I love that sentiment: joining into the constellation of my life’s joys. So beautifully stated. Finding the balance between my joys and understanding what I need to say yes/no to has been so fulfilling. I appreciate you, Rachel. Thanks for loving us and always celebrating with so much heart. It doesn’t go unnoticed.
seriously, Rachel is in a class of her own. Her pen is double edged sword. The Labia piece is a testament to it.
So glad she embraced me with all her heart when i was finding my place on here.
Happy to see and be seen ☺️
yooooo! that’s the nail on the head! i gotta repost this. 🔥🔥
Yes!!! I love the friends I’ve made on here