Dear Writers and Friends,
For many the end of the calendar year marks a moment of reflection, brimming with optimism and fresh beginnings. Personally, 2023 has underscored the significance of navigating challenges and attending to emotional healing.
The healing journey is unique for each of us, marked by its nonlinear nature, often leaving behind scar tissue as poignant reminders of triumph over hardship. A cherished friend recently reminded me, ‘Life is messy,’ acknowledging the inevitable turmoil that is living.
Sharing our vulnerabilities is embracing our collective humanity. At times, life hands us more than we can bear which I wrote about in a personal flash essay in Bending Genres titled Our Healing Scar. Yet it is the process of untangling the knots, clearing the clutter, and discovering small joys amidst the turbulences that adds depth and texture to life, enabling us to heal our scars and keep smiling.
Here’s to embracing 2024 with open arms, welcoming new opportunities, coping with challenges, and stretching ourselves for continued personal growth, and, of course, writing about all of it:-)
Cheers! 🥂
