The Journey Inward

It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. I’ve taken a bit of a break for, well, life! My school year was coming to an end, my district budget cuts took my position away (not my job there, but specifically what I do), and I travelled. At first I was anxious about being away from my blog site. I felt disconnected from my regulars on here. I also felt frustrated that I couldn’t and wouldn’t make time to write.

And then I began to let go of the expectations that no one had placed on me but myself. I let go of being tied to a site. I let go of my treasured writing time because this just wasn’t the season for it and no creativity could have flowed in the margins of my busy days. I recognized the old tug to “follow the rules,” be disciplined and do it all. I lifted the needle off those old tracks. I cleared my mind and just lived for awhile, gathering rest, regulation and inspiration.

I say this not to explain myself or validate my choices (at least I’m 98.7 percent sure that’s true). I don’t say this because anyone has missed me or my writing. I say this because I am an empowered woman, making the choices I need to make by looking inward and giving myself what I need. And what I need changes with me and my circumstances.

Welcome back, if you are reading this, and thank you for showing up again.