Thank you for your vulnerable and beautifully written post. It touched my heart in many ways and is also a lesson in craft. I'm enjoying these Seasons of Writing that you're offering. There's much to take in.
This took my heart to so many places and emotions, both for you and for me. Thank you. I love the idea of a Season of Musings and a Season of Craft. These titles feel so much more inviting than any others I've worked with before.
I found myself in that maternity unit for the very same procedure in what feels like a lifetime ago now. With very spare, but specific details, I was right there with you. I’d envisioned a lifetime with that little person. I was overcome with the sounds of the other moms with their newborns and their visitors. It became a short season of rest—but really a time of separation from the world. A time to reside in the emptiness—that cavern of grief that could not—just then, be filled. Eventually, it shifted and it was the writing and living and leaning into loving myself again that brought me back. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to more!
Wow, Gael. Thank you so much for reading and also sharing some of your own story. What you describe as a "time of separation from the world" is so potently accurate. I'm sorry we have this in common, but it does help to know we're not alone. ☀️
Definitely, Amanda! Somehow, it’s the silence that surrounds that experience that makes it so hard. Hopefully, our shares may help others living through it right now. ❤️
I’ve never hit “register” faster than just now! This was beautifully written; I love when you tell your stories, weaving in the details about writing seasons. I just connected with them differently, knowing how they first showed up in your life. Thank you for that.
Having experienced a somatic check in with you before, I am so thrilled you’re offering this. It was so impactful to feel the direction my newsletter wanted to take in my body. Months later, I can recall the feeling.
Wow, thank you so much for this, Hanna. I remember that first group somatic check-in and it meant so much to me. The potency of the experience also overwhelmed me, if I'm being honest! I knew I wanted to be so careful with how to invite others in. Thank you for being such an encouraging voice in my life!
"Are Rest and Musing really different? Couldn’t they just be one? On paper, they look similar. But in practice, the energy is completely different."
YES! Thank you for this clarity!
Let's write the way life actually moves! This is wonderful.
“And here’s what I’ve learned: your body often knows the season before your mind does.” Indeed. I know this is true. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for your vulnerable and beautifully written post. It touched my heart in many ways and is also a lesson in craft. I'm enjoying these Seasons of Writing that you're offering. There's much to take in.
This took my heart to so many places and emotions, both for you and for me. Thank you. I love the idea of a Season of Musings and a Season of Craft. These titles feel so much more inviting than any others I've worked with before.
I was so moved by this post, Amanda. You’ve given me the language I needed to honor my body in the season it’s in.
I’m so glad to hear this, Shaina. It’s so nice to see your face and name in the comments. I hope you’ve been doing well. ☀️
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WOW!!!!!
Brilliant writing Amanda
I found myself in that maternity unit for the very same procedure in what feels like a lifetime ago now. With very spare, but specific details, I was right there with you. I’d envisioned a lifetime with that little person. I was overcome with the sounds of the other moms with their newborns and their visitors. It became a short season of rest—but really a time of separation from the world. A time to reside in the emptiness—that cavern of grief that could not—just then, be filled. Eventually, it shifted and it was the writing and living and leaning into loving myself again that brought me back. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to more!
Wow, Gael. Thank you so much for reading and also sharing some of your own story. What you describe as a "time of separation from the world" is so potently accurate. I'm sorry we have this in common, but it does help to know we're not alone. ☀️
Definitely, Amanda! Somehow, it’s the silence that surrounds that experience that makes it so hard. Hopefully, our shares may help others living through it right now. ❤️
The cast iron skillet! Beautiful, Amanda.
I’ve never hit “register” faster than just now! This was beautifully written; I love when you tell your stories, weaving in the details about writing seasons. I just connected with them differently, knowing how they first showed up in your life. Thank you for that.
Having experienced a somatic check in with you before, I am so thrilled you’re offering this. It was so impactful to feel the direction my newsletter wanted to take in my body. Months later, I can recall the feeling.
Wow, thank you so much for this, Hanna. I remember that first group somatic check-in and it meant so much to me. The potency of the experience also overwhelmed me, if I'm being honest! I knew I wanted to be so careful with how to invite others in. Thank you for being such an encouraging voice in my life!
🧡🧡🧡!! Thank you for sharing that the potency of the experience also overwhelmed you. It just shows how powerful it is.
What a wise and touching post. Telling details (the red stocking you couldn’t bear to look at, the cast iron skillet) dance with insights to use right now. https://thepublishingspectrum.substack.com/p/can-a-body-scan-help-you-with-your