(from Mom) Well first of all, once again, I am a sinner and a saint, but it's okay – it's part of being a mom, as you now know. And YES -I am SO glad you took time off. You know that I am the first one who recognized that you need to write – it is who you are and who you have been since you were about 6 years old, and I love love LOVE that part of you!! I am SO glad you love the book and have found it useful. Martha Beck has another VERY useful book for you to read after you are done with that one. I'll send it, of course, if I haven't already.
What do I need to do that makes me feel alive, that I am NOT currently doing, at least often enough? Ballroom dancing. Living at the ocean. Writing poetry. Sewing, drawing, bead-work, drawing and just creating. My situation, as complicated as it seems to be, all falls away whenever I am doing any one of these wonderful things, and time stops for me. THIS is how I know when I am doing what I am meant to do.
I'm glad the book helped you find your North Star, and that it's led you back to writing among other things! Much like you, writing does so much for me– it's therapy, it's expression, it's reaching out to the world and connecting with people.
Yeah, I've made up my mind that I am finally ready to get rich and famous in this way. Hey, are you doing NaNo this year?
Well I thought I posted a comment but I guess I messed up so I will try again.
I loved your post and I am so happy that you are really going to put your energy into writing. I look forward to reading it all, from blog post to bestseller. I wish I knew what my purpose was, I'm thinking I will have to get that book. 🙂 I was thinking about your questions and started to cry thinking of how much I long to be on the ocean. I would normally just let those feelings pass but you have inspired me to find a way to get out on the ocean again. Thank you for that!! I was going to say best of luck to you but I don't think you really need it. You have the talent and now that you are fired up there will be no stopping you.
Oh, you are wonderful to say such nice things…you really ought to check that book out. It actually has a part in it about listening to your body, and what our authentic self is trying to say to us when we cry with longing for the thing we love. I urge you to absolutely pursue your hearts desire…life is just too precious and short to waste in any other way. Thanks for reading, commenting and encouraging me. Keep me posted!
Yay! Happy to hear it! Glad to have you here.