Hiatus is over. I’m back. After spending some much
needed time in self-reflection and goal-setting, I came to some conclusions
about this blog.
I’m here to stay.
And I know what I want to communicate.
From this Monday on, I aim to dissect the many facets
of creativity. I’ve been paying attention. In particular to the way I choose to
live day-to-day, and I’ve noticed one common theme in my life. An undeniable
thread sewn through everything that I deem important—everything that excites me.
I’m attracted to (and quite possibly addicted to) all things creative. For this
reason, I’m going to be highlighting all aspects of creativity that catch my
eye, set me sail, or light my thoughts on fire.
I’m also going to continue to share what I’ve learned
when it comes to the craft of writing. Last Friday, I completed the rough draft
of my sixteenth (maybe seventeenth?) novel. I’ve lost count. I’ve worked with
some fantastic agents and have received hopeful feedback from readers and
editors through the years. What’s more, I’ve tucked all kinds of helpful hints
in the folds of my brain. And I want to pass along the goods.
Finally, I’ll be writing about girls like Cadence. The
other day, while my seventeen-year-old and I were checking out prom dresses, a
little girl came up to me outside the store. Boldly, she beamed up at me. “Hi,
I’m Cadence, and I can do anything.” It was a random introduction. I’m not sure
what it was about me that made this girl want to say hello. And say it with
such assured confidence. Nevertheless, her greeting stuck with me. That’s when
I realized I want to write about anything
girls—females who live their lives with the hope of bettering the world—of
making a lasting impact on others.
It is with great sadness that I share the world lost
an anything girl this past weekend.
Rachel Held Evans kindly wrote a guest post for this blog nine years ago. In
the years since, I’ve watched her career skyrocket and her voice empower many.
She inspired me in ways I could never find the words to communicate. I’ve
hidden away a lot in recent years, tucked inside myself. I suppose there are
many reasons for why I’ve done this. Rachel led the kind of life that reminds
me how beautiful and poignant it is to speak our truth. To stand up for
something we believe in. And to leave a legacy of, above all things, love.
“It
took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I’m not
going to be silent.”
Madeleine
Albright
I'm glad you're sticking around. I enjoyed reading RHE's guest post. She shone even then.
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