I promised 30 days, here's 10 of them so far
A summary of what you may have missed and the insights that came with this little challenge that is changing my life
In this article, on February 6th, I declared that I was “stepping back into what was known.”
What did that mean?
That meant setting aside the idea of a resolution or goal and, instead, stepping into a space where creativity, cultivation, stewardship, and care took center stage.
More practically, it looked like sitting down every single day to write and share regardless of time, mood, or ideas.
While I have not succeeded in the everyday part, though it’s improving, I have written 10 Substack articles (including this one).
Some are more poetic in nature like:
While others are more reflective about life and even my personal experiences like:
And along the way, sharing how this experience has already begun to push and mold me:
Each direction, pathway, and genre bringing deep meaning to the practice and reminding me once again that human nature contains multitudes. The poems, the shared stories, and the lessons in growth, all finding there place in this narrative.
When I took the time to create some graphics to share on my Instagram about the most recent works, here is the caption that came out of me when trying to express what led me here:
Lately, I’ve been feeling really nostalgic for the 2020 version of me.
The version of me who would stay up until 2 am working on her personal website. Not a website she expected large droves of traffic to find, but a space out in the tech-sphere that felt like hers.
The version of me that was posting blogs as the ideas flowed in, without worrying if other people would understand what she was trying to say.
The version of me that got lost in creating, scheming, trying new things, and sharing her lived experiences.
I’m not yearning to be who I used to be; I love who I have become, and yet, I want to call in the essence of that self that found
discipline in creativity,
healing in sharing,
and inspiration in inquiry.
So here is that attempt.
A 30-day challenge to sit down and write on Substack. Much simpler than building an entire website, but just as soothing for the soul.
I hope you find part of your story in mine.
A call to other versions of me to come sit in this space. To remind me of what sparked transformative action so long ago.
So, if you find yourself seeking pieces that feel more human, more raw, more fun, and more genuine, you are in the right place.
Thank you for being here and thank you for being YOU!