Dazed & Inspired
I’ve been in a bit of a daze lately. The novel is going great — I’ve only missed one day of writing in a thirty-five day string. But I’m off a little.
Maybe part of my sense of fogginess comes from half living in the real world and half in the imagined world of my characters. I often feel as though I’m walking around in their ill-fitting shoes. They are very troubled and I am not. They are trapped and I am not. And yet their troubled circumstances coat my psyche with a sense of unease.
My dreams are vivid and epic. My body feels plodding.
It could also be something to do with the cupcakes I’ve become obsessively addicted to.
Damn Three Bakers and A Bike.
Why do they have to make the best vanilla cupcakes on the planet?
And why did they choose to locate their bakery within walking distance of my home?
But I digress.
I woke this morning in need of inspiration – something to snap me out of my daze. I opened my email to find a note from a lovely blogger named Jodi Chapman. She’s the writer over at Soul Speak. Her blog was the cure for my sugar-brain.
Jodi writes a lot about gratitude and has created a terrific gratitude book that she gives away for free if you sign up for her daily inspirational emails. It’s the perfect tool for creating positive and gentle momentum in one’s life. I can’t wait to begin using it.
She also has something she calls Shared Wisdom in which she shares a blog post from another blogger. In fact, that’s why she was contacting me. She wanted to share one of my posts with her readers. I am following her lead and sharing her blog with you. Here’s what she says about herself and her blog, Soul Speak.
Going from being a skeptical, left-brained gal to a spiritual woman, who lets her intuition and messages from the other side guide her, has been quite the journey.
I am a big believer in going within, being grateful, and living positively. Your soul always has the answers, and I truly believe that all it takes to get to those answers is the commitment to slow down, dig a little bit, and reawaken your inner voice – your higher self. It’s always been there waiting for you.
I believe that our thoughts become our reality, and our actions lead us to our dreams. I believe that my higher self helps me write each day. I am learning right along with all of you, and I am so glad that we are helping each other on this wonderful journey. Here’s to each of us following our inner voice.
Visit Jodi at Soul Speak if you’re feeling a little dazed and in need of some lovely inspiration. I’m glad I did.
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Thanks for sharing. Sounds like an interesting blog to check out.
Hey there Debbie. Jodi has such a lovely spirit. Enjoy her blog.
Hi Katie,
Cupcakes down the street…that’s worse than Starbucks! We have a place called Sprinkles near us. I allow myself to go on my birthday;)
I love Jodi’s story on how she met her partner. I’m thinking about ordering a journal for my granddaughter for Christmas. There are two I have in mind. Decisions…decisions.
Unclear you mind and body with one of your beautiful walks and you’ll be fine. I never thought about all of those characters and separating them from reality. Talk soon!
Tess, I’m not sure I can wean myself off the cupcakes but I’m gonna try. I’m starting a cleanse at my yoga studio next week so that should help. I was thinking of ordering some journals too. They are lovely. Great gifts and made from recycled paper. Yes, I walked this morning and felt joyful and clear. xo
Hi Katie,
I’ve heard actors have the same issues when consumed by a role. You are in the head of the characters and as a writer that is where you need to be right now. I agree with Tess, head out and take a walk. And as you know, inspiration is found in many things – perhaps in amazing cupcakes – food feeds the soul too.
Thanks for the encouragement Michelle. Cupcakes and writing. Hmmm.
Hi Katie — I’ve just stumbled across MG, and like it very much. Well designed, approachable, thoughtful posts, well written. Following & look forward to checking in now and then. Great job!!
Jeffrey, glad you stumbled over here and like what you see. I appreciate the support.
Dearest Katie,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending Soul Speak.
I am truly grateful that our paths have crossed at exactly the right moment. People come into our lives just when we need them to…
Sending you a big fat hug and so much love.
Thank you.
Jodi, thank you for sharing this day with me – blog to blog, soul to soul. Big fat hug right back at ya.
Thanks for sharing this Katie. I’m going to check out Soul Speak… I’m in need of some inspiration myself today. Very timely!
b
That’s great Barbara. Jodi’s created a lovely vibe over at Soul Speak. Bask in it, and take care.
Katie,
Thanks for sharing Jodi and her blog with us. It looks like it’s just the right medicine for me, too.
Alex
Hi Alex, I think you’ll really find Jodi inspiring. Hope it helps you in some small or large way. All the best to you.
Since I write non-fiction and interview “Gutsy” people with inspirational stories, especially elderly people, I feel like I get true wisdom from them. I also prefer to listen to the positive people, or those who have turned their life around. I don’t think I could write a novel like you.
I think you likely could Sonia. A novel is just another way to explore the idea of story, maybe your own story and your own wisdom. I think what you do sounds amazing and inspiring. Maybe one day a novel will emerge from all those wonderful characters you’re meeting and interviewing.
Katie,
How have you been? You changed your Gravatar picture, still you look as pretty.
I would have never thought of putting dazed and inspired together but it works here in this post. I have to check out the bakery (darn they are bit too far away) and Soul speak blog, luckily thanks to internet, I can see it from where I am at.
Take care.
Preeti
Hello Preeti, long time no see. I’ve been very well. Enjoy Soul Speak, Jodi is just great. Take care dear friend.
Hi Katie,
I know what you mean about having one foot in imagination and the other in this world. I have always had an active and vivid imagination and sometimes it can seem like a challenge to fully ground myself in this reality. But I digress as well.
Justin, you’re lucky to have an active and vivid imagination and perhaps that makes you more grounded than most. This reality is just one of many and who’s to say the others aren’t as lovely and worthwhile and solid.
took your advice. went to soul speak. more motivated already
So glad, noch