Terry, let's take it easy and explore these calm waters of possibility together. You have so many new beginnings within you – experiences you've had, ideas you've had.
I'd like us both to relax and enjoy this moment, to share old ideas and feel new inspiration, to listen for what we should do next.
Wow - looks like you've been taking a tour inside my head (hope it wasn't too scary). I am absolutely at a point where, having sold the quinta (small-holding) last month, I am confronted with oodles of time and a fairly blank sheet. Therefore your post is totally timely. My journal sitting on the table next to me is saying "well, I've got plenty of blank pages - start writing" and your post will give me some structure to do just that. Excellent, thank you.
It feels good to know that my words reached you at such a meaningful time.
Thank you for taking the time to respond and for trusting me with a bit of your experience. May you find a steady rhythm as you fill those blank pages.
I'm feeling a bit like when I quit my academic professorship in 2000, and suddenly a huge unknown vista of possiblities opened up, leaving me quite 'at sea' psychologically. But it was a healthy change, though very challenging. Back then I went on a wood-working course, and one thing led to another. Doesn't it just? This time round, I'm looking for that initialising daily anchor again, from which new beginnings can take their course.
Thank you for reminding me to live fully. You have to keep moving forward, exploring, but not be invested in the outcome. Keep creating. “If you bring forth what is in you, what you bring forth will save you; if you do not bring forth what is in within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”
Wow - the Logon-70 from the Gospel of Thomas has been a driving force in me for many years. Really nice to see it written by someone else and winging its way back to me via the ether.
Indeed; a warning that propels me into inner searching, and action. I'm at a change-point in life where I'm asking that question deeply within myself - again.
Thanks for your caring reflection, Jennifer. Your words struck a chord with me. I need to find the right balance between moving forward and staying open to the process. I'm really honoured that this connects with you, and I hope it continues to spark valuable creation in your journey.
It’s as if you’ve taken the raw materials of fear, uncertainty, and longing, and built a shelter of affirmations and direction. I leave these words with a renewed tenderness toward myself and a willingness to explore the corners of my life that I once found too dim or too cluttered.
Now I know they can be rearranged into something brave and beautiful.
This is powerful and poignant. So easy to forget (or ignore) this thorough all the thick layers of culture and obligation. Thank you
Appreciate your kindly words, thank you
Very well written description of finding your core Purpose in Life!
I am retired career coach; let’s chat!
Terry, your kindness warms thought. Respecting the path you traveled, happy to share a quiet exchange and reflect on what guidance may still linger.
Ok let’s chat! Am a career coach with PhD in Career Development; have lived in 10 US states with Maryland as my soul State!!
Terry, let's take it easy and explore these calm waters of possibility together. You have so many new beginnings within you – experiences you've had, ideas you've had.
I'd like us both to relax and enjoy this moment, to share old ideas and feel new inspiration, to listen for what we should do next.
Thanks for taking a moment to say that. Your words are appreciated.
Beautiful and really practical
I’m glad it felt practical. Thanks so much for letting me know.
Wow - looks like you've been taking a tour inside my head (hope it wasn't too scary). I am absolutely at a point where, having sold the quinta (small-holding) last month, I am confronted with oodles of time and a fairly blank sheet. Therefore your post is totally timely. My journal sitting on the table next to me is saying "well, I've got plenty of blank pages - start writing" and your post will give me some structure to do just that. Excellent, thank you.
Hi Joshua, I’m really grateful you shared this.
It feels good to know that my words reached you at such a meaningful time.
Thank you for taking the time to respond and for trusting me with a bit of your experience. May you find a steady rhythm as you fill those blank pages.
I'm feeling a bit like when I quit my academic professorship in 2000, and suddenly a huge unknown vista of possiblities opened up, leaving me quite 'at sea' psychologically. But it was a healthy change, though very challenging. Back then I went on a wood-working course, and one thing led to another. Doesn't it just? This time round, I'm looking for that initialising daily anchor again, from which new beginnings can take their course.
Thank you so much for sharing more, Joshua. It's so reassuring to know you've navigated big changes before.
Thank you for reminding me to live fully. You have to keep moving forward, exploring, but not be invested in the outcome. Keep creating. “If you bring forth what is in you, what you bring forth will save you; if you do not bring forth what is in within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”
Wow - the Logon-70 from the Gospel of Thomas has been a driving force in me for many years. Really nice to see it written by someone else and winging its way back to me via the ether.
It’s such a powerful quote. And a warning I take to heart!
Indeed; a warning that propels me into inner searching, and action. I'm at a change-point in life where I'm asking that question deeply within myself - again.
Thanks for your caring reflection, Jennifer. Your words struck a chord with me. I need to find the right balance between moving forward and staying open to the process. I'm really honoured that this connects with you, and I hope it continues to spark valuable creation in your journey.
Thank you for this gift of poetry.
It’s as if you’ve taken the raw materials of fear, uncertainty, and longing, and built a shelter of affirmations and direction. I leave these words with a renewed tenderness toward myself and a willingness to explore the corners of my life that I once found too dim or too cluttered.
Now I know they can be rearranged into something brave and beautiful.
Georgia, your words are deeply moving. It brings me joy to know these lines offered a renewed sense of clarity and possibility for you.
I feel seen and inspired; thank you for making possibility feel so real
Thank you for your kind note, Peter.