What a wonderful post! It really resonated with me. I have also found so much inspiration and motivation to write when I know that there are people who read what I write. It gives the whole writing experience another level.
It was the same with taking and sharing photos on Instagram for a long time but less and less the more video based the plattform has become but that is a whole other story...
In African theology there is the concept of Ubuntu, or "I am because we are." Kaitlin, Jillian, you and the community of writers have encouraged me even in some dark days or the exhaustion of life.
I so enjoyed reading of your writing journey. Yes, having a community of writer/readers is a blessing and inspiration. I found my community when I started blogging years ago and now I'm trying to bring some of that to Substack. What also inspired my writing was reading what other bloggers were writing and responding to them---that cross-pollination you write about. It is a joy, and I'm glad you've found it here. Also I love that blurb you wrote about yourself, that last line, being a hobbit, and that wonderful photo of you---such a spark of joy!
Thank you so much, Deborah! I love that you're trying to bring more of the community that originally inspired you to substack - I feel like it's a great place for it. I'm so glad I found my way here.
I agonized over my blurb, so thank you for letting me know you love it!
What a wonderful post! It really resonated with me. I have also found so much inspiration and motivation to write when I know that there are people who read what I write. It gives the whole writing experience another level.
It was the same with taking and sharing photos on Instagram for a long time but less and less the more video based the plattform has become but that is a whole other story...
Than you for sharing☀️
Thank you so much for reading! 😊 so glad you can relate to this experience - it feels so rewarding.
In African theology there is the concept of Ubuntu, or "I am because we are." Kaitlin, Jillian, you and the community of writers have encouraged me even in some dark days or the exhaustion of life.
Yes, I love that! ❤️
Sharing the poetry challenges with you was such a joy! Always loved reading what you wrote. Keep writing. I sense it is in your blood.
Thank you so much, Julie! The feeling is mutual. I'm so glad we connected there.
This has given me lots of food for thought. I never thought of this being a factor. Makes perfect sense.
It feels so obvious now, but I never thought of it before. It's funny how that works sometimes.
Speaking of cross pollination, I’m thinking of collabing with people who love and care for children from various walks of life.
I’m hoping to do short interviews of sorts that focus less on the ‘how’ and more on the ‘why’ as well as our own transformation in the process.
I don’t know how to email you but if you might be interested, send me one at ahradoway@gmail.com :)
Probably the quickest email I've ever sent😅 thank you!
I so enjoyed reading of your writing journey. Yes, having a community of writer/readers is a blessing and inspiration. I found my community when I started blogging years ago and now I'm trying to bring some of that to Substack. What also inspired my writing was reading what other bloggers were writing and responding to them---that cross-pollination you write about. It is a joy, and I'm glad you've found it here. Also I love that blurb you wrote about yourself, that last line, being a hobbit, and that wonderful photo of you---such a spark of joy!
Thank you so much, Deborah! I love that you're trying to bring more of the community that originally inspired you to substack - I feel like it's a great place for it. I'm so glad I found my way here.
I agonized over my blurb, so thank you for letting me know you love it!