Emerge

Since the turn of the New Year, I have been itching to mix things up. From moving furniture, to taking on new creative projects, to hair cuts, I’ve got some kind of something going on. I think I’m just looking for some kind of change.

Is it just that time of year? The political changes? Some planetary alignment (or misalignment)? Or is it just me?

Is it just me?

Does anyone else feel some deep soul stirring that’s got you longing for reinvention? Is anyone else craving the cracking open of growth, transformation and possibility of revealing something bright, shiny and new?

If we are all in this one together, I would like to know. Put my mind as ease and tell me that you know what I mean. That you have been here before or that you are here with me right now. Does it feel like there is something within you that is begging to come to the surface—something that can no longer be denied? I am holding onto this believe that if we’re willing, something beyond our wildest dreams might emerge. Can you feel it too?

Comments

[kristin]

you photo is absolutely perfect for the topic. i too feel a change a shift, but i get stuck what to do? where to go? afraid of failure? not sure...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/3215367057/

[Steph Wiese]

I am right there sister! Thats been a theme in my post since the new year...

http://stephwiese.squarespace.com/blog/2009/1/7/fences-to-be-broken.html

http://stephwiese.squarespace.com/blog/2009/1/5/golden.html

http://stephwiese.squarespace.com/blog/2009/1/2/heres-to-health-happiness-and-a-heck-of-a-lot-of-fun.html

http://stephwiese.squarespace.com/blog/2008/12/31/come-on-in-2009.html

[elizabeth]

it is not just you. my round of soul-stirring has been growing for a couple of years now and I think it is close to bursting - even though I really don't know what that will entail. I can't wait to find out.

[owl]

Ditto, sister.

It's only natural to have that need of being creative. Life has a funny way....too often...of keeping it all cooped up inside of us. Trapping those creative juices. Making us 'crazy'...in a non-creative...or creative way.

Hopefully, with the assistance of such muses as you have been for me, we'll tackle the chance of showing the world who we are...if even just so quietly....

I love to write. Always wanted to be an artist of some sort...or maybe I should say I've had this very deep craving for the need of creativity which has been bottled up for such a long time....since life had other plans for me I guess. But I've discovered shuttersisters and 'when you give a girl a camera'....and my daughter introduced me to my Nikon D40....and hopefully a 'story' will emerge. If not, well atleast some self fulfilling creativity.

[Wanda]

Absolutely. Several years ago I went through major transitions...end of a long term relationship, got sick, all the moves and limitations that that implies...and I cut my hair--really short. Now, finally, I am of a mind to let it grow again. The time seems right for CHANGE!

My creative juices are up and flowing and I am taking a Creating Web Pages class. Lots going on in my life. Now if the economy would just flow my way, too, that would be nice.

http://whatwouldwandado.blogspot.com/2009/01/we-who-believe-in-freedom-cannot-rest.html

[nicola]

it is not just you! oh my! i just rearranged furniture today (and blogged, but didn't post my entry yet) and i have a hair cut scheduled for friday! there is just something about january, i think. the need to air out, clean up, declutter, move on. with a clean slate.
and your photo....gorgeous.
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com

[kosenrufu mama]

THIS PERIOD FOR ME IS A CHALLENGE RENOVATING TIME...
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/

[brandi]

all I could do as I read this post was laugh. I took Christine Kane's word of the year challenge and choose passion for this year. And since then, everything I thought I knew I wanted to do has come a-scramble.
http://christinekane.com/blog/word-of-the-year-clarity/

but my life unfolded in amazing ways because of last years word and I figure good things are coming soon. :-)

[Nancy New]

Yes, I also smell a scent of a rebirth, a re-transformation. I just have to say that as your step-mom (I have never really liked that given name), I have watched you grow personally, professionally, and in every other way possible. I have seen your growth, and re-growth as a dynamic process, continuing since we first laid eyes on each other in 1978. And as I watched your rebirth you helped me to discover mine. Of course, for twenty some years, as a Clinical Psychologst I did all the right things ; had a great practice, had great patients for many years. But then when I retired I embarked upon a more creative, even more personal venture, and that evoked lots of different feelings.. As a jewelry designer..will they like my work?..it is too bold?.does it reach a broad enough population/. Gosh will it sell??? Well now you are mentoring me in a way to re-discover my creative self and for that I am grateful. I promise I will not be too much of a pain...love you sooo much..Nancy

[Monica]

Absolutely yes, Tracey!

btw, love, love, love your 365 set! So stunning!