I grew up in Appalachia, too, and would you believe? I’ve never even tried to catch a salamander. But this example speaks deep to my heart of what’s actually going on…. Searching for beauty that, most of the time? is elusive. Thank you for this!
I'm so glad this post spoke to you where you're at, Cara! Searching for beauty can be elusive but that search it always worth it. ps. I highly recommend you try to go catch salamanders in Horse Creek sometime 😉
Lately especially, writing has felt like trying and knowing I didn’t get it and coming back and showing up over and over until finally there’s something there. This is a fabulous metaphor that I won’t forget. Thanks for ushering us into 2023 with this.
I know exactly what you mean, Lisa. It's so easy for me to think having to keep coming back to my work means I'm not doing it right. But once I remember being willing to return is just part of the process, I have the grit to keep sitting in the chair and trying. Thanks for reading and leaving this comment. I'm so glad you're in my corner. I'm cheering you on in yours too!
I grew up in Appalachia, too, and would you believe? I’ve never even tried to catch a salamander. But this example speaks deep to my heart of what’s actually going on…. Searching for beauty that, most of the time? is elusive. Thank you for this!
I'm so glad this post spoke to you where you're at, Cara! Searching for beauty can be elusive but that search it always worth it. ps. I highly recommend you try to go catch salamanders in Horse Creek sometime 😉
Lately especially, writing has felt like trying and knowing I didn’t get it and coming back and showing up over and over until finally there’s something there. This is a fabulous metaphor that I won’t forget. Thanks for ushering us into 2023 with this.
I know exactly what you mean, Lisa. It's so easy for me to think having to keep coming back to my work means I'm not doing it right. But once I remember being willing to return is just part of the process, I have the grit to keep sitting in the chair and trying. Thanks for reading and leaving this comment. I'm so glad you're in my corner. I'm cheering you on in yours too!