I just had a quick scan of your archives and Emma, you’ve written almost 40 posts on here! So firstly you ARE a writer!
I really connect however to a lot of what you’re saying, my life has always been stories too. It’s how I’ve made sense of my world. Substack to me is a great place to keep honing our craft. So many amazing people to learn from and so much room for exploration.
I think the more you keep exploring in your writing it will only be a matter of time before ‘the idea’ grabs a hold and pushes you in its direction.
Yes yes to your words. I believe in you. I also relate a lot… if I had to choose just one thing to do for the rest of my life it would be writing… it just takes a lot of courage to say that I think! Beautiful you. Xx
I think I could have written this piece. Through Substack, I’m realizing I AM a writer and the door is wide open. This can look like whatever I want/need it to, and it can change as I do! How liberating!
Emma you are here putting your words out into the world. You are a writer. And, more than that, I see someone who wants to give other women the opportunity to speak. Great writers find narratives that connect us all and I think that’s what you are doing here 💗
Have you ever read Stephen Cope’s The Great Work of your Life? It’s a modern interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita and an exploration of finding one’s dharma in our modern world. This idea of finding purpose or the ONE thing that is IT as you say is sometimes misunderstood. All of our paths lead toward IT. You are on the path and being on the path is right 🙂 You’re doing great work here and are an inspiration to many of us!
I have not read it, I love that idea so much. I am going to check it out. Thank you for saying such kind things, I am taking them in and believing you :)
Ahhhh... I see you. What a beautiful relief to offer yourself, to just make the next move, one foot in front of the other, trusting those footsteps to carve their own path.
I really resonate with your sharing.
I've thrown myself at many different career paths including model, actor, makeup artist, journalist, online magazine founder, and eventually now I'm a mentor and writer and artist, all the things that light me up and are driven from my inside-out.
It's interesting reading your words about the motivating force behind some of your career decisions about helping people with justice and healing. It made me reflect on the common motivating themes in my past and there are two: seeking significance / status, and seeking connection. Each of these from some very lonely low-self-worth places, although it would not have appeared that way to most people.
I listened to the podcast you shared last week and I thought, ahhhh this is part of why I feel connected to you, as you were sharing your career history. You are definitely here to write and share your fully expressed self as you have been. There is something about making the shift from outside driven to inside driven life choices that feels so wildly differently and way more life affirming! You are welcome for sharing, thank you for being here and sharing your words as well.
So delighted you are claiming this and YOU ARE A WRITER! So much resonates, writing has always been a part of me but the pull has become so strong since becoming a mother, it’s what I want to be doing in any moments I am not with them (and sometimes when I am!) we have to keep showing up, for ourselves. Here with you! xx
It is what I want to be doing in any moments I am not with my kiddo and yes, sometimes when I am...I have started a notebook where I rush write notes in. Thank you for seeing me!!!
I just had a quick scan of your archives and Emma, you’ve written almost 40 posts on here! So firstly you ARE a writer!
I really connect however to a lot of what you’re saying, my life has always been stories too. It’s how I’ve made sense of my world. Substack to me is a great place to keep honing our craft. So many amazing people to learn from and so much room for exploration.
I think the more you keep exploring in your writing it will only be a matter of time before ‘the idea’ grabs a hold and pushes you in its direction.
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Yes, exactly, I keep reminding myself I am honing my craft. Thank you for supporting me!
Yes yes to your words. I believe in you. I also relate a lot… if I had to choose just one thing to do for the rest of my life it would be writing… it just takes a lot of courage to say that I think! Beautiful you. Xx
Appreciating you, immensely! Thank you for seeing me, it is definitely feels like a courageous thing to say.
I get this!!!!!
Love for the journey....and for all of us on it!
Yes!!! Walking this weird non-linear path together.
So well said! YES! Hope you have a lovely evening
I think I could have written this piece. Through Substack, I’m realizing I AM a writer and the door is wide open. This can look like whatever I want/need it to, and it can change as I do! How liberating!
You are a writer! YES, it can look however you want it to or need to and it can change! It is so freeing.
You are doing it! 🧡
As one of my favorite songs goes…I don’t know what I’m doing but I’m doing it 😃
Emma you are here putting your words out into the world. You are a writer. And, more than that, I see someone who wants to give other women the opportunity to speak. Great writers find narratives that connect us all and I think that’s what you are doing here 💗
You are very kid. Yes, great writers find narratives that connect us all, I am trying to do that. Thank you for seeing me.
Have you ever read Stephen Cope’s The Great Work of your Life? It’s a modern interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita and an exploration of finding one’s dharma in our modern world. This idea of finding purpose or the ONE thing that is IT as you say is sometimes misunderstood. All of our paths lead toward IT. You are on the path and being on the path is right 🙂 You’re doing great work here and are an inspiration to many of us!
I have not read it, I love that idea so much. I am going to check it out. Thank you for saying such kind things, I am taking them in and believing you :)
Ahhhh... I see you. What a beautiful relief to offer yourself, to just make the next move, one foot in front of the other, trusting those footsteps to carve their own path.
I really resonate with your sharing.
I've thrown myself at many different career paths including model, actor, makeup artist, journalist, online magazine founder, and eventually now I'm a mentor and writer and artist, all the things that light me up and are driven from my inside-out.
It's interesting reading your words about the motivating force behind some of your career decisions about helping people with justice and healing. It made me reflect on the common motivating themes in my past and there are two: seeking significance / status, and seeking connection. Each of these from some very lonely low-self-worth places, although it would not have appeared that way to most people.
Thank you for your brave words, as always.X
I listened to the podcast you shared last week and I thought, ahhhh this is part of why I feel connected to you, as you were sharing your career history. You are definitely here to write and share your fully expressed self as you have been. There is something about making the shift from outside driven to inside driven life choices that feels so wildly differently and way more life affirming! You are welcome for sharing, thank you for being here and sharing your words as well.
Loved this and resonated with so much of it! ❤️
Thank you! ❤️
Deciding or trusting, I can definitely relate! I hope you will be able to follow your heart’s calling. Honest sharing is needed!
Thank you, I agree, honest sharing is definitely needed.
So delighted you are claiming this and YOU ARE A WRITER! So much resonates, writing has always been a part of me but the pull has become so strong since becoming a mother, it’s what I want to be doing in any moments I am not with them (and sometimes when I am!) we have to keep showing up, for ourselves. Here with you! xx
It is what I want to be doing in any moments I am not with my kiddo and yes, sometimes when I am...I have started a notebook where I rush write notes in. Thank you for seeing me!!!