Beautiful Jocelyn! And loved this: "Responsibility is not a static thing, when it calls, there is no set of rules to follow, just the slim idea that maybe this time, if we show up, it might change us." and this: "How easy it is to think we know where we are going, only to find we are peeking in other people's windows, wondering how we got where we are, how they got where they are, not recognizing we are all always in the same place, looking for peace, hoping for love, wanting only to see and be seen in return." Such heartfelt wisdom here. <3
Thank you so much, Lisa. I'm delighted you like those lines. I worked on craft quite a bit in this piece. It's not perfect by a long shot, but I think there are some gems in there and you found two of my faves. Thank you so much for noticing and calling them out. I so appreciate you being here and I always love seeing your name in the likes and comments. xo
Also so happy you were able to revisit that harrowing time 30 years ago with your mom…proof the when hearts are open, it never too late for miracles to occur❤️
Absolutely! It was really beautiful to revisit as an adult with a whole lot more emotional intelligence and to remember what it felt like to be that 22 year old and then my mother told me she thought I was so brave to come looking for her. It was just really a lovely, special, divine conversation. Thank you, for noticing that too. 🙏💖
That is so odd. I replied to you hours ago on my phone and now it's not here. Foo! Anywho, thank you for the kind words and you are spot on, there is definitely a larger story here, this was the first time writing about my mom and that week in my life. I may take this and make it longer, or I may start in a different place. Either way, thank you for noticing. I love "the turtle pond of my life"
and yes! I'm back in CA and so so happy to be here. ❤️
Beautiful Jocelyn! And loved this: "Responsibility is not a static thing, when it calls, there is no set of rules to follow, just the slim idea that maybe this time, if we show up, it might change us." and this: "How easy it is to think we know where we are going, only to find we are peeking in other people's windows, wondering how we got where we are, how they got where they are, not recognizing we are all always in the same place, looking for peace, hoping for love, wanting only to see and be seen in return." Such heartfelt wisdom here. <3
Thank you so much, Lisa. I'm delighted you like those lines. I worked on craft quite a bit in this piece. It's not perfect by a long shot, but I think there are some gems in there and you found two of my faves. Thank you so much for noticing and calling them out. I so appreciate you being here and I always love seeing your name in the likes and comments. xo
Also so happy you were able to revisit that harrowing time 30 years ago with your mom…proof the when hearts are open, it never too late for miracles to occur❤️
Absolutely! It was really beautiful to revisit as an adult with a whole lot more emotional intelligence and to remember what it felt like to be that 22 year old and then my mother told me she thought I was so brave to come looking for her. It was just really a lovely, special, divine conversation. Thank you, for noticing that too. 🙏💖
Feels like a bigger story is submerged in the turtle pond of your life! Love your writing. In California?
C.
That is so odd. I replied to you hours ago on my phone and now it's not here. Foo! Anywho, thank you for the kind words and you are spot on, there is definitely a larger story here, this was the first time writing about my mom and that week in my life. I may take this and make it longer, or I may start in a different place. Either way, thank you for noticing. I love "the turtle pond of my life"
and yes! I'm back in CA and so so happy to be here. ❤️