Has anyone else felt like life has been running non-stop? The folks at Faythe Publishing and I have been revving up for an upcoming fundraiser, creating forthcoming merchandise and swag, editing new works, talking up new writers, and researching our next projects. It is hard not to get excited when surrounded by so many creative minds. I can attest that my adrenaline has been pumping, and I sometimes question if I can keep up with the pace.
One of my favorite authors, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes reminds us to take time for ourselves and nourish our souls: “I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories... water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.”
This weekend I took some much-needed time to 'water my stories' and expand my narrative repertoire. After meeting up with friends, visiting an art school, squeezing in an acupuncture session, and listening to an audiobook, I am happy to report that I feel revitalized and ready for the world to take part in our storied blooms.
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