Abundance Surrounds Your Writer Self. Many of us lost sight of Abundance during the past two very difficult years. I certainly did. I drew myself in and held my loved ones close as was possible in a distanced, divided, doubt riddled world. Reminders of loss were everywhere, so I burrowed deeper. In my writing life I did the same. Maybe something similar happened to you.
Spring has Come Now, and We Long for New Light and Fresh Beginnings. We peer out tremulously from our hibernation places in search of what remains of possibility. As I peer out from my own writer’s burrow, the first thing I see is all of us, and what a lovely sight we are.
We are Our Great Resource. Each other – our writers’ community. Our writing sisters and brothers, still here where we have always been. Abundance of Talent – Ideas – Support. We reach out. We work together. We combine our resources and thrive together.
We Call on Each Other When our Determination gets Shaky. We remember the words of two oldish songs and sing along. “We all need somebody to lean on.” – and – “You’ll get by with a little help from your friends.” We invite ourselves to lean on one another and accept help.
We Remind Ourselves that Our Common Ground is More Precious than Our Differences. We reconcile. We listen to each other. We press on as allies because allies are what you need, not enemies. United we stand and are strong – in our writing lives and in our human hearts.
Turn Next to another Great Resource – Yourself. You are your first ally in every undertaking. You are your first fortress through any struggle. You are the Hero in Your Mirror. You are equal to whatever challenges you may face. Never underestimate that. Never underestimate yourself.
Never Underestimate Your Writer Self. Repeat these words to yourself every single day. “I have something worthwhile to say. I have something to say that is worth saying well. I have something to say that is worthy of being heard. And stories to tell that deserve to be told.
Rediscover – or Reinvigorate – Your Love for Your Writing Work. You are blessed to have discovered your passionate pursuit in life. Rejoice in the gift of that discovery. Loads of effort and creativity will be required of you, but that is the most satisfying route take. One day of diligent, delicious effort at a time. This is a journey you can be proud of making.
Finally (if you will permit me to suggest it) Turn to the greatest Abundance of all. Your Higher Power. Whatever that may be. Powerful forces for good are present in your life and in your work whether you are aware of them or not. I believe this to be true. I invite you to believe as well – and also to know that, now and always, Abundance Surrounds Your Writer Self.
Alice Orr – www.aliceorrbooks.com
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Alice, Since my husband died at the end of January just before the COVID arrived, I knew writing would be my refuge. I’ve managed to write four new books during those two years. My family has been great so somehwo I missed out on the panic of all that was going on with other people. At 85 I know I’ve lived a good life and will continue yo the end.
Dear Janet. I mourn with you for your loss. We all do. Stories abound of writers struggling through heartbreaking bereavement. I pray for them and for you. I also applaud your courage and determination to keep on through devastation and sorrow. Specifically, I honor the courage and resilience reuired for you to write your way back to life and toward the light. This is the kind of abundance I speak of in this post as “The Hero in Your Mirror.” You are a true hero to yourself and to all of us. A proud example of what it takes to Keep on Writing Whatever May Occur. Love and Blessings. Alice
Those 3 signs pop up here also. Don’t give up. You are not alone. You matter. What comforting words. If you’re looking for a sign — these will certainly do the trick.
I believe we are all looking for signs, dear Kayelle. I certainly am, and you are spot-on correct as usual when you note that these three signs are, each of them, a port in whatever storms we may encounter. We must not give up. We are not alone. We matter. I offer these affirmations, as you do also I know, to everyone who needs them now or ever. They are the compassionate truths that flourish at the center and soul of the abundance with which we have been blessed, and with which we bless one another. Love. Alice