Taking Stock

It`s ten o`clock into the night of my thirtieth day of publishing here on Substack.

As I think to the first of my days publishing, my urgency to share had me hurriedly type out a poem or a song lyric from my stock of creations. I knew I had accumulated enough to skate at least two months. What I mean by skate- that I had already put in the work. I could just throw my stuff into the ring without considering the warmup necessary to achieve my purpose.

Then I began to slowly consider how/what I wanted to share. Where it fit within the now chronological relevance I was crafting and shaping. A bond was soon formed and a connection between me and the potential reader deepened. Soon I began to add narration either before the piece or after. This allowed the reader information into what I was feeling or experiencing. Also to question their own thoughts and emotions. I was finding my grove, so to speak.

My motto also part of my Logo was added ✨Be the Light✨

That picture is of an acrylic canvas painting I did for my youngest daughter. A symbol of love, hope and peace that reminds us to look for what we can give to others.

My baby was born- One Soul`s Journey and I look to nurture her till she`s grown and can stand on her own.

I have met some very interesting people and enjoy reading other`s creations as they also share with the world and our shared humanity. A kindred spirit from across the sea encourages and enlightens my path forward. My “Guiding Light” (Title with explanation I`ve posted).

I stepped out of the darkness of fear and judgement and put myself on camera with a voice and body that does not serve me as it used to. That became freeing, life affirming for me that I still mattered to myself and others to keep on shinning, no matter what I faced.

I learned that within sharing some of my most vulnerable and darkest moments, I once again allowed the light of love and grace into my soul to banish whatever shadows remained. My hope is that in some way I have touched another`s heart, helped someone out of the depression to see there is always hope and goodness. Reminding me of the movie “Pay it Forward”.

Last night I was blessed with the biggest reward a writer could have. The reward of my child who saw her mother for who she is, within herself. She gave me accolades every parent long`s to hear, especially from their grown child. I`d do it all again, all of it knowing that it lit the path for a better more fulfilled journey for her or someone else.

May we all continue to evolve and grow together. 💕

✨Be the Light✨