8.31.2009

on meeting inspiration*

I have been meeting some old wounds in the past week. I have been listening to their truth and seeing their pain. I have also been met with some soft, magical comfort. I am held. I am loved. I am heard. This is inspiration to me right now. This truth that, no matter what I may be coming up against, there is space held for me to process through it.
For the past several weeks inspiration has taken the form of various little gifts. A date with a treasured girlfriend to go see Julie and Julia. A surprise gift (consisting of last month's Artful Blogging magazine along with some fresh baked, homemade bread) on my doorstep from said friend after watching the film. A sweet bloggy date with the beautiful and talented Georgia with whom I have already dreamed up many a dates to create and play.
sweet Georgia on our lunch date
The gentleness of nature when you meet her for a visit. The sweet sound of someone telling you that they feel a soul connection with you...and you feeling the exact same way. An invitation from someone you deeply care for and admire, extending warmth and dreams...soul and truth. The motivation to keep on creating what you want, even when things aren't "just right". Writing anyway. And the realization that "failure is part of the process" (an excerpt from the book "Be the Hero"). Inspiration is necessary. It is quiet whispers of confirmation. You are on the path, you are seeking, living, searching for kindness. You are coming into the truth of knowing it for yourself in a way so deep and powerful, your life will only grow from here.

14 comments:

kimberly said...

how fun, sass....sounds like there have been great moments of inspiration swirling around you lately.....and opportunities for renewing, filling up those places that crave some artistic adventures.....creativity in thought and works.....take it in and savor the sweetness!!!!
xoxo

Charlotte said...

Jessamyn,

As always I admire your honesty, candor, and the gumption you have to keep fighting to create the life that is congruent with who you are.

A fellow sojourner,
Susan

latisha said...

i know its your journey, but you are already a superhero. i am so inspired by your courage every day.

Jamie said...

i'm happy you are finding the support you are needing :)

daisies said...

:-) love to you dear one, xo

Unknown said...

It is beautiful to be on the intended path, especially poignant when visiting old wounds.
Enjoy this journey.

PixieDust said...

I'm glad there is a space for you, I'm glad you can take failure and turn it on its head (take that sucka!), and I'm glad for you...

:-)

(((hugs))),
me

jenica said...

perfect.
and i'm still so excited that you and georgia hooked up. now my evil plan has been fulfilled! {insert eveil laughter}

xoxo

Amy Dingmann said...

You know, I come around here every so often and read your amazing words. And it always seems that the day I come here, you've written exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks.

Lynne said...

It's so amazing to meet other bloggers in real life...to go out with them...and how sweet of her to leave you such a beautiful gift! Excited to see what all your plans capture xx

Hayley Egan said...

Your blog always makes me feel lovely, it was so nice to catch up with you today. Awesome that you met up with a fellow blogger. There should be more of that..

Sally said...

You remind me so much of your mom; so insightful. :)

And, your photographs are always perfection personfied (that is a word isn't it?) :)

Georgia said...

Loving you :)

xoxo

Cam said...

Healing on the journey...

Good stuff, friend!!

Hope your days are filled with abundant blessings and peaceful moments...