Thank you for sharing Allysha, I think there is something quite magical that happens on Substack. Having never really written, I have found so much joy in writing from ME and then the unexpected bonus of connecting with the most beautiful of souls. Enjoy what unfolds here, it's a healing sanctuary and inspiration all in one.
Thank you, Louise! Substack feels like such a different space on the internet from anything I'm accustomed to, and it really is magical. It feels like a place that creatives can come just to be themselves. Love to hear that's your experience as well, and lovely to connect with you 💜✨
What a lovely surprise that instead of just being another platform to get out there, substack inspired you! Your words have always been lyrical. And your vision of the everyday and the unseen is magical.
I Love that you are both honest and kind in your examination of your journey. I find I can be so self critical that I cut myself off from progress. You seem to find ways to give yourself understanding and kindness. It models for me what it looks like to choose understanding over dissatisfaction.
It sounds like a stage you needed to go through is progressing to another stage. I am curious to see what it will bring. I think the world is moving into something that craves what you have to offer. Many were not ripe enough before. The timing of the Universe is Devine.
Thank you for the nudge in this direction, Cybele. Substack feels like a quiet corner of the internet where artists are striving to support each other and carve the space for true self-expression.
I think, perhaps, one of the big reasons I’m able to be kind with myself in times of struggle is because of my grandmother. “When things are hard, you have to find a way to do something special for yourself,” she always says. It’s a wonderful practice to adopt—taking extra good care of yourself anytime you’re struggling. Over time, it seems to have inextricably entangled the feeling of struggle with feelings of softness, patience, and care.
Thank you for pointing that out for me. Being hard on ourselves seems to be endemic in our culture, but at the end of the day… being human is really tricky. I think we’re all doing an awfully good job with this infinitely complex system!
So glad you found your inviting blank page again! You have a wonderful ability to put words to transformational processes that can be very challenging at times. Thank you for sharing about your own process in creativity.
Thanks, Jenn! It’s definitely been a journey, but underneath it all wordsmithing is my true passion. Amazing to find a space to share that with others in my daily life instead of having to wait for the next book to come out!
Thanks, Louise! I was blown away when I discovered what Substack really is. So happy to share this space with like-minded creators who are ready to let the words flow fearlessly!
Thank you for sharing Allysha, I think there is something quite magical that happens on Substack. Having never really written, I have found so much joy in writing from ME and then the unexpected bonus of connecting with the most beautiful of souls. Enjoy what unfolds here, it's a healing sanctuary and inspiration all in one.
Thank you, Louise! Substack feels like such a different space on the internet from anything I'm accustomed to, and it really is magical. It feels like a place that creatives can come just to be themselves. Love to hear that's your experience as well, and lovely to connect with you 💜✨
Yes definitely and I look forward to getting to know you and your work more, it's certainly something that I'm very interested in.
It certainly sounds like we speak the same language, Louise. Lovely to meet a kindred soul.
Likewise Allysha 💫🙏
This was a delight to read!
What a lovely surprise that instead of just being another platform to get out there, substack inspired you! Your words have always been lyrical. And your vision of the everyday and the unseen is magical.
I Love that you are both honest and kind in your examination of your journey. I find I can be so self critical that I cut myself off from progress. You seem to find ways to give yourself understanding and kindness. It models for me what it looks like to choose understanding over dissatisfaction.
It sounds like a stage you needed to go through is progressing to another stage. I am curious to see what it will bring. I think the world is moving into something that craves what you have to offer. Many were not ripe enough before. The timing of the Universe is Devine.
Thank you for the nudge in this direction, Cybele. Substack feels like a quiet corner of the internet where artists are striving to support each other and carve the space for true self-expression.
I think, perhaps, one of the big reasons I’m able to be kind with myself in times of struggle is because of my grandmother. “When things are hard, you have to find a way to do something special for yourself,” she always says. It’s a wonderful practice to adopt—taking extra good care of yourself anytime you’re struggling. Over time, it seems to have inextricably entangled the feeling of struggle with feelings of softness, patience, and care.
Thank you for pointing that out for me. Being hard on ourselves seems to be endemic in our culture, but at the end of the day… being human is really tricky. I think we’re all doing an awfully good job with this infinitely complex system!
So glad you found your inviting blank page again! You have a wonderful ability to put words to transformational processes that can be very challenging at times. Thank you for sharing about your own process in creativity.
Thanks, Jenn! It’s definitely been a journey, but underneath it all wordsmithing is my true passion. Amazing to find a space to share that with others in my daily life instead of having to wait for the next book to come out!
Hi Allysha, I love how you put it: "It's a place where words can be safe from selling out." Restacking!
Thanks, Louise! I was blown away when I discovered what Substack really is. So happy to share this space with like-minded creators who are ready to let the words flow fearlessly!
Me, too! I only got what Substack really is when I started using it.