(click on image to enlarge)When I stated this blog, I did so as I way to talk to myself. Things happen during the day; thoughts whisper in my brain; feelings churn; sometimes they don't let me sleep. Sending my thoughts out into the universe via satellites and human magic, has been a way to release the things that crowd in me asking to be heard.
It would be nice to sit down with a loved one over a glass of wine or a cup of tea after a long day, to deconstruct our process. Our thoughts. Our feelings. Our victories. Our goals. Our reliefs. Our fears. This blog has become one of my beloved ones.
Then little by little, I found other blogs, and other beloved ones. People who need to express their thoughts, their feelings, their victories, their goals, their reliefs, their fears. They have husbands and children, or children grown, or husbands, or lovers, or friends, or whole families, or no one.
They share their art, their experience, their perspective. Through the satellites and the human magic, they speak.
And I have been drawn to their blogs, your blogs, by your humanity, your creativity, your longing.
I read.
I smile.
I tear.
I laugh.
I gasp at the beauty of your words and images.
I shake my fist at your shadows.
I comment.
I feel. Like. I have a whole world of people to share with. To exchange thoughts with. To be inspired by. And reminded.
No matter where, or who, or why. We all share one purpose. And that is life.
Isn't it wonderful? :)
24 comments:
Oh I just love coming here. You have helped cheer me up. I'm glad you started this dialogue with yourself, with us, with our shadows...
Thank you again so much for Cinnamon, she has brought me much joy with her rebellious attitude and stunning kitchen. :)
YAY! I am glad I can help honey. You help me immeasurably :) You're most welcome! Cinnamon is a true inspiration to all of us! :)
Oh Wow, Genie, this one is very powerful! To share the purpose of life with another, with you, is a glorious privilege :)
In Joy,
Kristen
Life is indeed wonderful and awe-inspiring, Miss Genie ! So glad to be on the road with you, one who sees and appreciates it for the miracle that it is !
soooooooo beautifully said genie!!! my visits to your part of blogland are always so insightful and inspiring!!! i am so blessed to have come across your world, images and words!!! it is so fabulous that you feel that other contribute to yourself as well, and that we are all in it for growth and like you said life!!! we are all here together to celebrate life and everything she offers, as well as support each other during those shadow moments that even though unpleasant are instrumental to our growth!!! yay yay yay!!!
yes wonderful indeed genie!!!
hugs and love to you!!!
Beautiful!
Thank you for putting so elequently, your blogging experience into words.
I am so grateful to have crossed paths with you on this journey.
You Rock!!
It is indeed a wonderful thing. Each day I add my blog community to my gratitude list. Reading and feeling the words of several wonderful people as yourself has helped me greatly.
I'm Forever Grateful :)
I still remember when I first started to blog in 2005. I didn't even know how it all worked; I just needed to get my thoughts down. It ended up connecting me with so many amazing people!
It is amazing! Blogging has changed my life...isn't that strange? But I have learned more about myself through others. This is a great world to reach out to and learn from. I especially like the fact that I visit people all over the world and find we are all on the same journey...different paths...but on a journey.
It *is* so lovely isn't it? I have such great, loving, supportive friends that I've never even met!
I was chatting with Anna about this the other day--blogging is a lifestyle! The people you meet, the encounters you have, the art you soak in and thoughts that we share--the possibilities here are endless! How exciting is that?!
I remember being REALLY bummed about college--I felt like I'd been ripped off. I had been assured for years that the awkwardness of high school would slip away and I'd be whisked off to an intellectual and artistic wonderland. This wasn't the case. Where was the fun I was supposed to be having? Where were the people I was supposed to share ideas with? Where were the friends I was supposed to be making for life? So I asked HER to give me some sort of direction to find some kindred spirits, to help me escape loneliness. I had the thought, "I'll start a blog..." I didn't think much of it at the time but suddenly "POOF!" Here you all are! SHE is crafty like that. ;)
Much Joy, Many Blissings~*
Molly
It's fantabulous! It fills something in me that was empty for many many many years. :)
~Magick~
Melissa
It is wonderful Genie. Through the power of the internet, we connect and get to know each other through our writings and we are blessed and feel such a sense of community.
I sometimes wonder though (and ask whether you believe this to be true as well) that because writing is such a personal thing and it sometimes reveals the inner sanctums of our being, whether our blogfriends know us better than our friends in real life. Something to ponder, huh?
But, you, dear heart, are one of those whose heart is just magical and so full of light that I love coming here and have been blessed to have known you. You write what many of us feel and it centers us.
I totally agree with you. I had no idea what kind of a community Blogging was until 4 years into my blog. Slow learner.
It is not like traditional publishing at all. It is not like a private, paper journal. It's something all together new and I predict that the years will see everyone keeping a blog as an online identity in a world that is more frequently happening via computer.
It's pretty cool
The universe has manifested a gathering of tribes.
Wonderful!
This is how I feel about blogging too...it has enriched my life in so many ways.
Your turqoise goddess and poem are beautiful, Genie ~ :)
This is how I feel, too! Blogging has just opened up a world of new people to me. I'm so glad I've met you and everyone else I've met through blogging!
Your words and art touch my heart, not just in this post, but in the ones before it. I feel likewise about blogging.
Thank you for finding me and commenting on my blog so that I could come and find your inspiring blog. I will visit here often. :)
It is absolutely glorious! Who'd uf thunk it.. the crazy blogs on the "impersonal" internet would weave such connection?
Genie- you just made me tear up too!!! It is so wonderful! We have created our community and it feeds us with love, support and openness. I love how you wrote this- so perfect! xo
Thank you Kristen! :) The privilege is mine :)
Thank you Kim! :) I am happy to be sharing the journey with you as well :)
Thank you Jennlui! :) I would not be the same without you all :) You make all the difference.
Thank you Boho! :) I am grateful to have crossed paths with you as well! Rockstar! :)
Thank you Tabby! :) I am glad I have helped you, as you have helped me. :)
Jane - It is absolutely wonderful! I can safely say I am no longer feeling alone :)
So true Caroline! I have learned a lot about myself through others. And it's been a great experience! :)
Welcome to my blog Sarah Von! :) I have met the best people on this planet through blogging! :)
Molly - I am so glad you found this blogging community! It would have been far poorer without you! :)
For me too Melissa! :)
Thank you Rebecca! :) I feel just as blessed to have known you! You're so right. My blogging friends know me a lot more than my friends in real life.
Rowena - I have a feeling your predictions will come true! :) Blogging is more about heart and soul, unlike say Facebook or Myspace or Twitter which is all about externals.
So true Gemma! :) I like that! A gathering of tribes! I love our tribe! :)
Thank you Serena! :) So true! Blogging has enriched my life! :)
Tori! :) I am so glad to have you too sweetie. :)
Sharon - Welcome to my blog! :) You are always welcome here and I will be visiting you again as well :)
Shannon - Right on! Who would have? Not I? And to think I started this journey because of my obsession with Big Brother
Thank you Eileen! :) Here are some tissues sweetie:)
Yes, it is wonderful. I agree with you. I love when I get to just sit here and read about what other people are up to. I love the inspiration and friendships I get from my blogging (even if it is just over the internet). :)
Have a glorious day!
This is so beautiful, and oh so true! Reading it was so very inspiring.
Apple - Thank you! Blogging has filled a need in me I didn't even know I had. :)
Belle Enchanted - Welcome to my blog! Thank you so much :)
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