It is apropos that I begin my writing journey on Imbolc which is the celebratory day of the Goddess Bridgit. She is the goddess of the home, hearth, fire, smith, poetry, and my personal muse. Years ago, I dragged my daughters out into the snow of winter to participate in a ceremony to celebrate Bridgit, Imbolc the return of light.

At this event, I learned that I would be able to receive her flame to carry with me. A member of this group had the flame from Kildare and was passing it to those of us who came to celebrate Imbolc. In the middle of the woods in front of a large bonfire, we sang songs and celebrated nature, life, and new beginnings. From that day forward I felt this force that helped me whenever I was stuck. I would light a candle using that flame and take my time to sort out the mess in my head. In this manner, I would feel the presence of a strong woman-centered love that called me to keep creating and keep writing. I could garner strength from knowing that I was a part of a long line of women.   

Having pride in yourself is an amazing gift that does not always come around. Letting go of the fear of judgment and just allowing yourself to share your thoughts or write stories can be a struggle so my words have piled up in notebooks and journals strewn around my home. As I have aged though I decided that it really does not matter who reads it, what matters is that I write. If someone can find moments of comfort or wisdom or a crack of a smile then I am even more blessed than I can imagine. So, write-on is my goal to just write on.

As I begin this journey, they always say to write what you know. As I ponder that I realize as we age, we admit how little we know as opposed to our inflated egos of youth. I am learning and forgetting every moment of the day. But the simple things do remain. Love and the compass of my heart seem to guide me in many of the activities and adventures I embark on. It feels good to be okay in my own skin, to find calm in the storm of living, and be in touch with today.  It feels good to be writing again and finding the time for me to let it out. Without holding a stake in any sort of outcome.

In the coming months, I hope to endeavor to assist and help other writers to be read and be seen for their work as well. There is so much to share in life and every day we are just beginning. There is much to supporting others as they find their voices and share stories. We have in many ways lost our ability to read in the days of instant wisdom through a meme and scrolling. I know as I have spent my own time caught in the grind of social media. But finding your way to the written word, a good poem, or a book can only open up the world of possibilities. So, I will continue to share thoughts ideas and the works of others, to be taken as the jewels of imagination and creative outlet.

In Love
BIG LOVE
Delight