When I was young,
I used to climb to the top of a tree.
Alone, I felt at peace–
Safe.
From there, I could see water, land, and more trees.
I could also dream.
I wish I could remember what I dreamed about.
My mother took a picture of me in that tree–
Me, with my permed hair and bright eye shadow.
I wanted to look like the other girls–
To fit in.
It didn’t work.
It never worked.
I’m not sure why she took that picture.
Maybe she thought I was cute.
Maybe she admired my climbing ability.
Maybe..
She wished..
She could climb a tree, too.
And be alone.
At peace.
Safe.
Spices in the air
Color in the trees
Crunching of the leaves
Crispness in the breeze
A Hope
A Vibrancy
That breaks monotony
And excites me to the core
Leaves me wanting more
Of this magical autumn time
The season when I thrive
I feel abundantly alive
As creation breaks from her cocoon
And flys all around me
I'm drawn in by her beauty
And inspired to create
My creator can relate
For this wonder
It's all His
Spoken word
He did it first
Let there be
And so there was
He looked around and called it good
Four seasons all built-in
Each one pointing back to Him
But I feel Him
Hear Him
See Him most
In the Fall
Introducing My Very First Book, Pages of Sunbeams
Today's blog is going to be short and sweet.
On December 13, 2022, my very first children's book was released. It's called, Pages of Sunbeams: Joyful, Singable Rhymes To Brighten Your Day.
I just wrote that sentence and I feel as though it couldn't possibly be true. I was so calm when I wrote it too. Maybe that's because I have been in the this process since August. I've been working with a publisher, having conversations about it with friends and family and scoping out opportunities to promote the book and the purpose behind it. I often talk about it on video, sharing on social media with friends and followers. I even talk about it to people I have just met. This dream has literally become my reality!
It's Christmas time and I'm honestly too tired to write about this or anything else; but it's been a while since I've written and I want you to know I'm still here. I want you to know, the process of writing and publishing my first book has been life-changing in many ways. I am not being flippant about the term, "life-changing" either. I am serious. I have learned a few things about myself that surprised me. I've learned some surprising things about others too. I don't want to randomly throw words on a page so I won't share those things today. I'm just giving you heads-up. A longer, revealing post is coming. Until then, enjoy this beautiful season!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah! Mechelle