Blossoming...

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin

 

This quote was shared with me today by my sweet friend, Amanda.  She said she thought of me when she read it.  I was so touched!  It really explains what I am feeling these days...when I say I don't want to do something like sharing, but can't NOT do it.    She said it really spoke to her too.  You see, Amanda and I are in a woman's study together.  One day a few weeks back we were the only 2 there at our table, so we got some extra time to chat and share after the lesson.  Turns out we have pretty similar personalities, quirks, and fears.  So comforting to find that out!  Sometimes you can feel so alone in your journey, ya know?  

As I listened to Amanda share, I felt this overwhelming nudge to recommend that she start a blog, to begin expressing herself more, and for some creative release.   Funny that I should recommend that to her, when it's exactly what I was in need of.   Turns out she had already started one,  A Life Well Lived  ( I have shared a link to her blog under " other blogs I enjoy "...check it out ).  I LOVE her blog!   I am amazed at her talent in photography, and her wit and wisdom is so refreshing. 

On the very same day I checked out her beautiful blog, I started my own.  She inspired me.  She was an example of letting go of fear and putting yourself out there...of allowing herself to blossom and to stop hiding...just like the quote she shared with me today.   Go Amanda...Go Amanda!  And thank you so very much.  You are such a beautiful soul, and I thank you for sparking this new journey I'm on.

Big hugs!