The influence of the earth and the cadence of the seasons….on my mind today. As much as I’ve maligned the morning darkness over these past few weeks, I’m taking comfort in the normalcy of a pulling in, coming inside, after a long summer of sunshine and nature’s delights.
What is it about the approach of autumn that pushes me toward reflection? Maybe I’m wrapped up in a memory, the fact that two years ago I took a big leap – out of higher education and into my own business?
As I thought about all of this today, my head is consumed by a flurry of numbers (a very un-Vicki like thing LOL…). More than 700 days have zoomed by where I woke up feeling privileged and with a resolve to write without regrets, using whatever influence I have in life for the greater good (as lofty as that sounds).
Mixed into my resolve was the desire to tend to the “residue from Sue“. I committed to writing about my mom beginning on Day 1 of my adventure, September 28, 2021. As that took shape, my energy zoomed, and I started a novel as well. I’m still working on that, wondering how I feel about it and whether I want to continue the story or let it rest a little longer.
Blogging has been a blessing. Returning to WordPress – this time for personal blogging and not a higher ed, college-transitions-focused blog for students and parents – has been a joy.
I know enough to take a peek at WP stats, every now and again, for twin purposes. Drilling into data is informative but it will also, invariably, tell another story – often one about opportunities missed and some which still beckon. I like those that beckon. They’re less finite and mistier with overtones of ‘what if’. Because…
The people are amazing. Followers, comments, likes – yes. Those are wonderful metrics. But the friendships and relationships built? Unexpected. Entirely. If you’re reading this, I suspect you are one of those beautiful blogging gifts in human form. Thank you. I’m sure I haven’t said that enough.
Finding like-minded souls and friends who are talented and wise? Yep. Unexpected. I’m ever grateful for the friendship I’ve built with Wynne Leon and the work we’re doing with a talented team on Sharing the Heart of the Matter. Blogging? Yes! Podcasting? Yes! Ambitions to take over the world…with positivity, purpose, lightness and humor? Oh gosh, yes. 😉
Looking back across 700 days I see Thoreau’s point and I feel the urgency in his words, “breathe the air, drink the drink”. Make haste…and cheers to all.
Vicki 🥰
Victoria Ponders 
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