I really appreciated and resonated with this read, Kimm! I remember in college when I quickly learned that none of my ideas were novel (lol), that everything that I was thinking had been thought before by people who were seemingly more poignant, educated, worldly, experienced, poetic, etc.
At first it was discouraging and a shock to my ego (especially with my degree being in Philosophy & Public Policy). I remember talking about this with an ex (in true queer fashion), and I said "Everything I want to say has already been said before." Their response is something that has always stuck with me. They said, "But it hasn't been said by you."
Thank you for what you shared. Even if all of it has been said before, remember it hasn't been said by you. Love, MG
MG, this is so beautifully said! Thank you for sharing this story.
What your ex said (lol love the queer ex convo): “But it hasn’t been said by you” — that’s the whole thing, isn’t it? There’s something so comforting about remembering that ideas aren’t just information. They’re uniquely said by each person, and no one else has your particular way of seeing and creating.
Thank you for reading so closely and for offering that important reminder.
I really appreciated and resonated with this read, Kimm! I remember in college when I quickly learned that none of my ideas were novel (lol), that everything that I was thinking had been thought before by people who were seemingly more poignant, educated, worldly, experienced, poetic, etc.
At first it was discouraging and a shock to my ego (especially with my degree being in Philosophy & Public Policy). I remember talking about this with an ex (in true queer fashion), and I said "Everything I want to say has already been said before." Their response is something that has always stuck with me. They said, "But it hasn't been said by you."
Thank you for what you shared. Even if all of it has been said before, remember it hasn't been said by you. Love, MG
MG, this is so beautifully said! Thank you for sharing this story.
What your ex said (lol love the queer ex convo): “But it hasn’t been said by you” — that’s the whole thing, isn’t it? There’s something so comforting about remembering that ideas aren’t just information. They’re uniquely said by each person, and no one else has your particular way of seeing and creating.
Thank you for reading so closely and for offering that important reminder.
With love and appreciation,
Kimm