Dear friend, Two weeks ago I read something that changed my perspective. In any creative pursuit, it does not have to be great. (Now I’ve written that out, it seems really obvious. Did you all know this? Where was I when you were told this?) Something about giving myself permission to write an average sentence, … Continue reading Newsletter: average creativity
Another month of reading! Only two books, but I’m in the middle of a couple that I’m really enjoying, so stay tuned for those reviews next month 🙂 Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout: A beautifully written novel that was unexpected in the form it told the story. While the novel is about Olive, each chapter … Continue reading May 2022 Reads
I haven’t devoted an entire blog post to the physical appearance aspect of femininity, but it has been weighing on my mind for a few weeks. Admittedly, it has taken that long to grapple with the topic before I felt comfortable to talk about it. Similarly to when I spoke about health last week, the … Continue reading Femininity: on physical appearance
I’m sitting here with eggs on toast and a blanket on my lap. The days have been sunny and warm compared to the early mornings, but sometimes it’s nice to feel cosy. I finished sewing my Christmas blanket, which is very exciting! It’s ready in time to use as winter creeps in, and I’m so … Continue reading Femininity: Authenticity in Health
Recently in my newsletter I wrote about the battle between writing about life and actually experiencing it. It seems to be the thing I struggle to balance the most; it feels like I either spend too much time on my laptop, writing, or I am doing so many things I do not write a single … Continue reading Phases of Creativity
Dear friend, I used to think my relationship with God was like a train on a track. I would gain speed, then stop, over and over. Only some sort of dramatic prayer would let me go on again, as though I had to find special words to allow me to continue. I used to think … Continue reading Newsletter: the ongoing trek
This was a great reading month! I think I said this recently, but I have loved reading more books of my choice and getting through the unread books on my to-be-read pile now that I have less to read for uni. I have been reading in my lunch breaks at work, as well as sometimes … Continue reading April 2022 Reads
Dear friend,There is something inspirational about nature. Vivid imagery and many metaphors come from what we experience of the outside world. Growing, dying. Blooming, wilting. The change of seasons, an oncoming storm. It has all been used to represent the human heart, the coming and going of relationships, what it feels like to lose or … Continue reading Newsletter: writing and living
I have written about the seasons countless times. It is perhaps the thing I admire and appreciate most of God’s creation (other than flowers, maybe). I love that God gave us organised change, and the chance for something different and new. The beginning of each season always feels like a blessing; starting something is special. … Continue reading Slowly Receiving Autumn
Some books are universally “good”. They remain timeless stories written by skilled authors. But other books are good, not necessarily to the world, but to me, because of the memories associated with them. Often, what makes a book stand out is the impact it has on you at the time you read it. When I’m … Continue reading The Books that are Good
the softest words 