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Sally Brock's avatar

When I was quite young I chose to live this inner life. I didn’t realize it at the time but now at 75 I see my choices clearly. I’ve come to realize the inner “me” is the authentic me even though outwardly I may appear otherwise. And internally February is like being 75. I’ve done this trip sooo many times! Will spring even come this time?!! But walking my doggie in the cold rain I cannot miss tiny bright green sprouts earnestly looking for light.

I take comfort in this writing of yours as it reminds me to bear witness to the full cycle and not just the bright flowering part. Thank you!!

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Wells Of Goodness's avatar

It’s always so helpful to have our dark nights and inner winters validated as our culture has tended to focus always on the light and to demonize the dark. But I have come to embrace it as a nurturing and necessary time for my creativity to be renewed. Certainly dark and perilous times are fraught but I am learning patience and waiting with some little hope for what will eventually emerge. Thank you, Jan, for all your beautiful work on our behalf.

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