Writing to Right Myself
For many years writing was a part of my job in arts administration. When I left that line of work, writing evolved into the creative process of journaling and then into professional writing on a limited basis. I never considered where the trajectory was really heading until recently when I realized that I was writing to right myself. For me writing has evolved into a process of self-revelation for better or worse. You could say it has become a spiritual practice driven by my inner searching.
More and more the markings on the page are becoming communications with myself to understand my deepest self and at times flow into something I share with you the readers of “Wonderfully Human.” Even the title of my newsletter carries a bit of the digging process along with the inherent beauty and divinity that I experience as a human being.
Like hot air balloons steered by the direction of the wind I feel guided by an Invisible source in my writings. I don’t always say what I really want to, instead share a curated version of what I think would be most valuable to the reader. I try not to nag and prod, but explore a topic based on my personal experience. Often, I don’t end up where I thought I was going originally but I’ve come to accept that where I end up is where I’m meant to be. Letting go and being in the moment results in a product that I’m willing to give to others. Some weeks there doesn’t seem to be anything that happened in my life to reflect on for readers, or that I can extract for dissemination, but then a string of words appear out of nowhere. If I don’t spend too much time thinking about it, the words appears as a new post.
My solitary life style leaves room for that kind of contemplation: thinking before speaking, watching and listening before immediately responding, resting in a blessed holding space before moving forward. I suppose it is some kind of contemplative heaven in which I dwell, and it has taken me years to really appreciate the gifts of quiet and solitude. Going with the flow instead of resisting is a new aspect of my becoming and I find myself wanting to disengage from the complexity of mental interferences as often as possible.
All that to say, through the encouragement of several readers I’m opening up my blog to receive donations, something I had not even considered several years ago. It will still be free, but those feeling inspired to contribute and support my writing financially by pressing the appropriate buttons will engage the technology to make that happen. My gratitude comes from my heart.
Because I’m allowing a gentle wind to propel me in this project there is no certainty as to what else might evolve in the process. Perhaps a podcast, a piece of poetry, or a Sophia Portfolio vimeo clip might be added to the communications of Wonderfully Human. Anything is possible riding on the air current of the Invisible.
In the meantime, thank you for reading and contributing.
Thank you!
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