tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213500650791928857.post5969038823416422587..comments2023-10-12T18:06:52.041-07:00Comments on Memoir Mind: Parent Memoirs With Equanimitymiriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06107671021769120700noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213500650791928857.post-12640645071181418952016-07-06T09:55:39.441-07:002016-07-06T09:55:39.441-07:00"I was ready to explore new depths of loss in..."I was ready to explore new depths of loss in regards to getting beyond anger in my own grief. . .<br /><br />What both authors have - something that takes a lot of work to cultivate, especially at a younger age - is equanimity. By equanimity, I do not mean no judgement - I mean attaining a certain state of understanding, compassion and clarity for oneself as well as for the person you are writing about - here, parents.<br /><br />Because, let's face it, having clarity around one's parents is one of the hardest things to attain in life, much less in writing.<br /><br />There's an inherent charge built into the parent-child relationship. Even if all goes well - finances are stable, circumstances are psychologically balanced, both parents are around - regardless, inherently a child is going to suffer as part of the growing process and so will the parents. "<br />dana mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817367171148395687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213500650791928857.post-37400426883151009592016-07-06T09:53:09.771-07:002016-07-06T09:53:09.771-07:00Miriam, This piece is resounding and resounding in...Miriam, This piece is resounding and resounding in me with so much generosity and unsparing honesty. Thank you for the careful thought and loving articulation you offer other humans who have or had parents. <br />I am extended out by this beautiful piece. dana mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817367171148395687noreply@blogger.com