Your writing really speaks to me. It captures that nostalgic tension between those whimsical childhood dreams and the pragmatic paths we often find ourselves on.
Thank you so much for such kind and supportive words, Caroline. And I am so, so happy to have you as a traveling companion on this journey. Your love of art and music are always an inspiration and a joy!
Wow, just wow. The other day I was thinking to myself, “ When I am gone, what will be my contribution to this world?” I couldn’t answer the question, and one reason is not knowing who I am, even at 58 years old. All things come at the right time, and I remain hopeful that my time will come.
Thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring me. ❤️
That's the question, isn't it? Thank you for sharing. I'd be willing to bet that more people think that than we'd expect. And the beating of that particular drum gets louder as we get older. ;) I look forward to finding and sharing stories about people who find their answer to that question later in life, and decide to still go for it. That's the kind of inspiration I could use!
Thank you for this inspiration. I too have been exploring what motivated and inspired me as a child, recognizing that they continue to motivate and inspire me, albeit in a different way… through the eyes of the journey taken since then, but with the child’s vision that anything is possible. And hearing one of my favourite writers quoted — Richard Wagamese — was a bonus!
It's funny how we eventually return to where we started in many ways.
Richard Wagamese is also one of my favorites. I have listened to "Embers" more times than I can count. So many beautiful nuggets of wisdom and humor in that book.
'nothing ever grew from the outside in' is an amazing truth to carry with you.
Welcome, Angelica! It really is an amazing truth. That whole book is full of amazing insights. 💜
So beautiful and wise, honest and loving. Thank you Jamie for sharing so much heart centered inspiration!
I especially love this glowing crystal of a passage:
I am here because I believe taking the time to get to know yourself is the best way to make the world a better place.
You have to know yourself to be yourself.
You have to be yourself to do your thing.
And doing your thing is what makes you happy, and also how you share your unique gift with the world.
Bonus: the world is better with your gift in it.
Please protect and strengthen the light within you, Jamie. It radiates goodness to us all!
Tom (T.A.)
I love this and couldn’t agree more with believing in magic as a child. I just wrote about creating magic on our lives too. 🧚🏽❤️
Hello, Priscilla! Happy to meet you. Thanks for the heads up on your post - just bookmarked it for later.
Thank you, Jamie. I hope you enjoy it! ❤️
https://substack.com/@kristikeller/note/c-59233343?r=9ffep&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Brilliant! I also grew up believing in magic and wanting to take a road less traveled. Also I love that quote: nothing grows from the outside in.
It turns out we have to make our own magic, right? 😉✨
Right! Looking forward to reading more from you, kindred spirit. :)
Dear Jamie,
Your writing really speaks to me. It captures that nostalgic tension between those whimsical childhood dreams and the pragmatic paths we often find ourselves on.
Thank you so much. You poetry is beautiful. I loved the phrase, "those who court the rain." So evocative!
Great! So well said!!!
I'm all in 🧚🏽 🙏🩵
So happy to be traveling with you!!
!!!! Jamie.. your words have always inspired me. For decades now! But suddenly, your words are resonating to my current journey.thank you….
Thank you so much for such kind and supportive words, Caroline. And I am so, so happy to have you as a traveling companion on this journey. Your love of art and music are always an inspiration and a joy!
Wow, just wow. The other day I was thinking to myself, “ When I am gone, what will be my contribution to this world?” I couldn’t answer the question, and one reason is not knowing who I am, even at 58 years old. All things come at the right time, and I remain hopeful that my time will come.
Thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring me. ❤️
That's the question, isn't it? Thank you for sharing. I'd be willing to bet that more people think that than we'd expect. And the beating of that particular drum gets louder as we get older. ;) I look forward to finding and sharing stories about people who find their answer to that question later in life, and decide to still go for it. That's the kind of inspiration I could use!
Thank you for this inspiration. I too have been exploring what motivated and inspired me as a child, recognizing that they continue to motivate and inspire me, albeit in a different way… through the eyes of the journey taken since then, but with the child’s vision that anything is possible. And hearing one of my favourite writers quoted — Richard Wagamese — was a bonus!
It's funny how we eventually return to where we started in many ways.
Richard Wagamese is also one of my favorites. I have listened to "Embers" more times than I can count. So many beautiful nuggets of wisdom and humor in that book.