These are the stories of our lives. Our words last beyond us. They are our legacy. But legacy doesn’t belong to only the stories we share aloud; it can be found in every story you write, every reflection you choose to put down on paper.
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The Courage to Write: Exposing Our Truths
As winter gives way to spring, small green shoots can be seen poking up from the hard, brown earth. Eventually, they will push their way upward, exposing themselves more and more to the elements. Writing mirrors the growth of spring shoots from hidden seeds. Our ideas and voices gradually emerge, revealing parts of ourselves toContinue reading “The Courage to Write: Exposing Our Truths”
Reflections on Love and the Women Who Shape Our Lives
This month, our Women’s Writing Circle is celebrating love with a Goodreads Giveaway for our anthology, Moments of Love, which runs until February 17. We are giving away 100 Kindle copies of the book, and I hope you will enter our giveaway. Goodreads Book Giveaway Moments of Love by Susan G. Weidener Giveaway ends FebruaryContinue reading “Reflections on Love and the Women Who Shape Our Lives”
From Safe Keeping To Self-Compassion: The Journey of My Engagement Ring
For many years, my diamond engagement ring sat in my safe deposit box. An exquisite Marquise cut, the ring was put away for “safekeeping” after I became a widow, when, in fact, I didn’t want to look at it anymore. It felt too painful. I remember the brilliantly sunny October day John and I traveledContinue reading “From Safe Keeping To Self-Compassion: The Journey of My Engagement Ring”
Overcoming Creative Drought This Holiday Season
I have a million reasons not to write: a knee pain visit to the orthopedist, a cortisone shot, a dentist appointment, and even trying out a new rug shampooer.
Exploring Harvard and the Journey of Life Choices
Daniel and I walked up the steps of the massive brick building with imposing limestone pillars, which is Widener Library. We went inside and read the inscription there.
Gathering for the Timeless Story
We don’t live writing in our minds, but we welcome it as our gift to the community.
Birthdays and Beginning Again
The writing always the writing, winding its way into my life, my compass of contemplation and reflection, and hope to gather in the moment through the written word before it’s gone.
Exploring the Spiritual Journey Through Turkey
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” ~ Rumi When I first shared my plans for a tour of Turkey with friends, most reactions were: “Are you sure it’s safe?”, reflecting a common perception fueled by media narratives. Even my doctor expressed his hesitation, mentioning the presenceContinue reading “Exploring the Spiritual Journey Through Turkey”
My Mother’s Robin
Even as she grew older, she looked forward to that first robin, its flash of brilliant orange, its sweet song that meant spring had arrived.
