Writing as a way to heal, unburden ourselves, and move on is at the heart of why we write. The pain and injury we’ve endured, whether from a horribly critical or abusive family member or a total stranger—we make our stand and say what we have to say. Sometimes, we pull out a notebook orContinue reading “Healing Through Writing: Unburden and Move On”
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Beach Memories and Mindfulness
As I walked from the beach house where I was staying with friends toward the bay, I felt the long-awaited sunshine and heat on my neck and shoulders, the first gifts of approaching summer. I was born in July, a month of heavy humidity and friends away at the shore, making my birthday parties asContinue reading “Beach Memories and Mindfulness”
The Beauty of Writing: From Chaos to Calm
There are times when it feels like nothing will ever shift, and then, in a heartbeat, everything changes. At daybreak, the sound of birds announcing a new day woke me as pale, washed sunlight slipped quietly through the bedroom curtains. Today, I am inspired to write. Immersed in The Ninth Hour, a novel by AliceContinue reading “The Beauty of Writing: From Chaos to Calm”
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”
Finding Comfort in Winter and Time
Only God knows. There is comfort in that. These are the things that come with time.
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.
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.
Cherishing Memories Through Writing
Yellow roses in a cream-colored Lenox vase grace my kitchen table. Thirty-seven years ago, John brought me a dozen yellow roses when our younger son, Daniel, was born. He entered my hospital room wearing turquoise-tinted aviator sunglasses. “Here’s looking at you, kid,” he said, handing me the flowers. The cool hospital room, with its fluorescentContinue reading “Cherishing Memories Through Writing”
