Friday, February 27, 2009

I'm Free!

I'm writing a book. Have I told you that I'm writing a book? Have I told you that I'm a writer? Probably not, I've just embraced myself for what I am. I am a creator, I always have been. God made a creator when he made me. I want to create truth and beauty and power and love. It was never my fate to resign to the confines of a creation free existence. I tried. I thought that when I inadvertently but appropriately closed the curtain on my acting career in favor of integrity the days of my great creation were over. I ended them. Never again would I allow the passion of creation to break my heart. Never again would I allow the rawness of exposing my art to hurt me. But the passion stayed, tucked away until I healed enough to create again. I tried to make myself into something else. To stifle the voices. No one else stifled this in me, it was me alone. In the past few months I've opened the door a small crack to people I love expecting resistance and what I've found instead is euphoria. In my family, in friends, in strangers and to the utter delight of my heart I've found the greatest encouragement and acceptance in my husband. My darling husband who believes in me to an extent I have never seen him believe in me before. I feel like an addict who has stopped fighting and given in to their addictions. Hungry, Raw and Alive. I haven't felt this free, this capable and this much like me in years. I'm embracing the voices, the neurosis, and the stories I've longed to tell. My voice is alive. Nothing can kill a creator, no not even life itself.

13 comments:

Adrienne said...

Good for you! I can't wait to read it! You inspire me!

rachel said...

Writing is an addiction, isn't it? It makes it so much easier when the ones who love us the most are supportive and even excited about what we have to share with the world.
The happiest times for me are when there is a story inside of me and I have the courage to tell it. It's funny how life works. When the time is right, a door opens. I'm so happy for you that you're ready to walk through it now with your writing. I look forward to getting to know you better :)

Shauna said...

That is AWESOME :) Good for You!!!

LeShel said...

congrats to you! I'd love to hear all about it!

Crystal said...

I know you will be great.

suzie said...

"I admire anybody who has the guts to write anything at all."
E. B. White

Ditto that EB.

Good Luck

Jeana said...

I'm excited to read what you're working on. It's going to be a long journey but it will be well worth it!

sweetrose said...

What are you writing about?

si tu veux said...

Writing...awesome!!. At one time you said you weren't good at it. I am glad that you are over that and feel confident. You are a great writer and that is why we come back for more.

Let us know how your project is going. It can be draining depending on the subject, and distracting...but so worth the effort. Hope all goes well for you in this new endeavor. And GOOD for Doug, being so supportive. He is such a good guy, and makes a good book model as well.

What is the subject matter, or are you not revealing?

Liz said...

I am glad that you finally realize the amazing talent that you have. Go for it and enjoy the process. You can dedicate your books to those of us who told you that you were a writer long before you believed it. :O}
First book has to be deicated to DOUG.

Drizzle said...

Good for you! I am sure it will be great. You weren't very good at the whole stifling creativity thing though. You are one of the most creative and passionate people I've ever met. Perhaps you were only hiding it from yourself. I'm glad you are letting it free.

Wendy Evans said...

That is so great! I have loved reading your blog because you have such a talent and power for affecting me through your words. I can't wait to see what you do. Good luck and best wishes!

Christie Gardiner said...

Thank you everyone. I am humbled by and grateful for your words.