Think of something you wanted really badly and then got. This blog is that thing for me. For the last few years, I’ve wanted to start a blog and finally, here it is. I am sick to my stomach and giddy all at once. Which is, of course, ridiculous since it is entirely possible that not a soul will read these words.
I’m an introvert for the most part. I like to think things over before making judgements or suggestions. I’m also a very private person. So why on earth did I want this so badly?
Good question. One that I’m still figuring out the answer to. A while back I was fortunate to be offered a job editing a magazine. The job involved a fair amount of writing and I discovered that I LOVED it, so that is part of it. But there is also just part of me that feels I have something to say. Thoughts and words that need to get out of my mind, so I can be set free of them.
So this first blog post feels a little like a first born baby’s arrival. Something you’ve deeply wanted, something you suspect may change your world as you know, and something you’re terrified of, is about to happen. There is no stopping it.
A friend and former coworker of mine is eight months pregnant with her first child. Chatting with her about her experience brings me back. It is such a life changer. An indescribable mix of fear and anticipation. And then deep joy. My main tidbit of advice to her has been to be kind to herself. Advice we could all heed.
My ideal for this blog was that it be perfect. I was waiting for perfect. Silly me. Just as there is no perfect time to have a baby there is no perfect time to launch yourself into the unknown. This blog isn’t the custom designed beauty that I’d been holding out for. However, it is mine and to me it is a living, breathing thing that I could wait no longer for.
Will there be missteps and typos? Yep. But I can’t let that stop me. The experiences and thoughts I share here will be real and honest, which is not always pretty. The gritty stuff is what we learn the most from and what makes the sweet, good stuff so precious.
If you are reading these words, please know that you’ve made my day. There is a saying that suggests not giving up on anything you can’t go a day without thinking about it. This blog has been thought of daily for quite some time. What thing do you think of?
~M
Congratulations! Glad you stopped waiting for perfect….it is overrated anyway 🙂
Thank you and yes overrated indeed!
Way to go daughter. Surprises me to hear that you consider yourself an introvert. Now you will have to teach me how to go to a blog.
Love,
Mom
Thanks mom! Check you email for instructions!
Congrats on your newborn… I look forward to reading your future blogs!!!!
Thank you! It does feel a little like a newborn, but I slept really good last night!
Beautifully written and a testament to embracing your imperfections! I look forward to reading more! I also know who to call on for a resource when I write my journey for the Healing Touch Journal!
Thank you! I would love to help share your journey when the time comes!
It looks like you have a couple of soles already. Congrats for going after what you want!
Thanks, it is scary and awesome at the same time!
I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts. Just taking that first step is huge in my book!
I agree Sandy, that first step is a tough one. I’m not sure if it goes up hill or down hill from here, but at least I’m moving!
Dear Michelle– happy happy day. Count me in. As long as I’ve known you, you have always been a kind, funny, tenacious woman who is up to the challenge. You have already within you a strong foundation for taking your dream forward. Looking forward to your thoughts and perspectives. You are flying now!
Thank you for the encouragement – it means a lot!
Congrats little Missy on finding a way to do what you love to do…write 🙂 You are such a creative gal, this is jut another way that everyone can see/read your creativity. 🙂
Thank you Kris!