Being there
I used to think that showing up meant having something useful to say. A suggestion. A plan. A way to make things better.
Bring the thought you can’t quite put into words. Work it out in dialogue. Watch one document take shape.
What matters most about this memory?
It wasn’t about helping her win.
It was about being there.
That distinction changes the emphasis.
Let’s put it into your words.
Find a more faithful way to say it.
I used to think that showing up meant having something useful to say. A suggestion. A plan. A way to make things better.
An illustrative conversation. Your document takes shape as you talk.
A rough idea, a few notes, a question you haven’t settled. You don’t need a polished prompt to start.
Clarify a thought. Challenge a phrase. Say “that’s not quite what I mean.” Dialogue helps your writing get closer to your thinking.
Select a passage to talk about it, ask for a revision, and share your document when you’re ready.