Why do I write to you?
/Hello Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you well today!
It’s been awhile.
The muse hasn’t been very active for me and I try not to write if I don’t have anything to say!!
However, someone asked me this question the other day:
Why do I write a blog/newsletters?
What a great question to explore and
Here’s what came:
Because a friend of mine told me I needed a bigger audience than her!
Because one of the qualities I have is input (this is from strengthsfinder, my other top four qualities are; developer, empathy, connectivity and belief). You can click on input to read the definition, or the short story, is we collect information and store it!
Because I like being creative, silly, kind, intense and helpful.
Because years ago my life coach asked if I wanted to give talks, or write---as a way to get myself out in the world---I was less terrified (not by much though) of writing than I was of standing up in front of people.
Because I love the way a pen moves across a page and how much I’ve grown by writing something almost everyday.
Because my voracious love of reading has, is, does--radically change how I see the world-- and I feel re-inspired when I pass that along to you!
Because I am an introvert and it’s an easy way to connect.
Because I love my work and the guidebooks we create and believe they are helpful in this time of deep transformation!
Because I am a coach, need clients, and am not a great marketer. It’s a gentle way to remind people I am here.
Because I love poetry and music and cooking!
Because I enjoy sharing simple practices or insights that have helped me and/or my clients.
Because I really do want to be part of creating a world that works for all and this feels like it’s part of my work to do!
That’s it!
Now ask yourself a question about something you do with your time that you might want to get clearer about;
Why am I doing this job?
Why am I in this relationship?
Why do I treat my body this way?
Why do I tell myself that?
Why do I spend time doing____?
Why_______________________?
Play with it. See what comes.
Let me know what you learned.
And this poem is one I memorized in a few minutes years ago--which sort of blew my mind--the ease with which I learned it---and how much it resonates as truth to me now.
And I just had some halloumi the other day, yummy, and found this recipe to eat more of it!
Soon!
Carol
p.s. If you find my newsletter helpful or hopeful send it along to a friend!
p.s.s. the dog in the photo is my son's girlfriends dog Mia who is the most joyful, exuberant being I get to be in regular contact with!