The feedback I got when I shared hard stuff, and people seemed to find it helpful, is what ultimately turned me from someone who wrote to a writer. Tapping into the desire to help heal myself - and others via that process - helped me to shed enough insecurity to put thoughts out there.
Even just watching you do it made me feel maybe I could.
I have been contemplating whether my writing is worth it the last two days! Thank you for writing this. It is so very true. Ever since I have started to write my world has become more compassionate and much less fearful because of the reflection back on myself as I write and as I get responses from people who I’ve never met or i haven’t talked to since high school. It is the most healing thing I can do for myself. And it sends ripples.
Thank you for sharing and sending your words out into the world.
I for one, am thrilled to see when you post a new piece as I look forward to reading what you wrote. And yes, your way of writing lets us see into your life. Not something everybody can do with ease. Another way would be to sit and talk about “stuff” . But alas, life itself interferes with time!
This is helpful. There are a lot of things that I've chosen to not write about because they don't necessarily fit into my own newsletter's theme but there may some things worth sharing. Thanks for some inspiration!
This, 100%!!
The feedback I got when I shared hard stuff, and people seemed to find it helpful, is what ultimately turned me from someone who wrote to a writer. Tapping into the desire to help heal myself - and others via that process - helped me to shed enough insecurity to put thoughts out there.
Even just watching you do it made me feel maybe I could.
Brava! You become a writer by writing. It’s that simple. And, you’ve done it. So KEEP GOING, Starshine. ❤️
I have been contemplating whether my writing is worth it the last two days! Thank you for writing this. It is so very true. Ever since I have started to write my world has become more compassionate and much less fearful because of the reflection back on myself as I write and as I get responses from people who I’ve never met or i haven’t talked to since high school. It is the most healing thing I can do for myself. And it sends ripples.
Thank you for sharing and sending your words out into the world.
Of COURSE it’s worth it. I look forward to reading more of the words YOU put out into the world. Thanks so much for reading and sharing.
I for one, am thrilled to see when you post a new piece as I look forward to reading what you wrote. And yes, your way of writing lets us see into your life. Not something everybody can do with ease. Another way would be to sit and talk about “stuff” . But alas, life itself interferes with time!
Keep in keeping’ on, my esteemed friend.
So powerful and moving and a lot of gratitude to you! ❤️❤️
Thank you, my friend.
This is helpful. There are a lot of things that I've chosen to not write about because they don't necessarily fit into my own newsletter's theme but there may some things worth sharing. Thanks for some inspiration!
You’re so welcome, Mark. It all had meaning, even if you can’t fully understand it at the time. Thank you for reading and reaching out!