I have been writing/blogging for almost 15 years off and on and have gone through many cycles. I write partly for myself as a way to help process life but also to connect with others.
There are so many voices on the internet that it sometimes seems unnecessary and almost harmful to add to the cacophony. So, I return to writing for personal reasons. I am not creating a “brand” or trying to be an influencer other than in my daily life and to those closest to me.
With the amount of suffering happening in our country and around the globe, even as I type, it seems ludicrous to be naval gazing. But staying close to my core self is how I can survive and help others.
My word for 2025 is SHED (verb, not noun). It is not a beautiful word like peace or love, but there you have it. Sometimes, things start falling off when we encounter reality, like old skins or clothes that just don’t fit anymore, no matter how hard we try to squeeze back into them. Being in a liminal space with little certainty doesn't feel very comforting, but that is where I find myself: naked(metaphorically) and in a temporary space.
I am navigating right now by focusing on the things right before me: my family, students, and community. I am also helping globally in small ways, such as donations, prayer, love, breathing, and being. That is what I can do. And it is enough—and not enough.
Love and peace to you, friends.
Indeed. When one becomes accustomed to and somewhat comfortable in the liminal spaces your place and purpose in the world is often difficult for other people to see. It is a spiritual hermitage and perhaps a visitor my find it and be blessed by The Dweller.
I really relate to what you shed here 😉 I do love your writing and hope you’ll share more