When I started this blog I had expected, as a counsellor specialising in loss and bereavement, to devote much of my writings to the subject. Instead, I drifted off into a spontaneous 'wherever the mood takes me' kind of mode. But that was okay, there were no rules, no right or wrongs. Until - that is - I began to sense a lack of satisfaction, direction, or purpose for the blog. I came to realise that the only pleasure I derived from the blog was the contact with some very special people (you all know who you are), but this alone made it more than worthwhile.
Shortly after starting the blog a major incident took place in my life, the effects of which are still ongoing. I know that this influenced my inability to go beneath the surface on any subject. so I just drifted on, aimlessly.
However, yesterday I called in on the lovely Susan's blog, 'Anna's Place'. I left a couple of comments but felt there was so much more that I wanted to say on the subject. Suffice to say that Susan has inspired me to get back on track with this blog, to share my thoughts, experience and knowledge on loss, grief and bereavement.
Thank you, dearest Susan.
'Anna's Place' can be found on www.shareyourgrief.blogspot.com
6 comments:
I've been happy getting to know you little by little here, Driftwood, even though you think that your blogging was "directionless". Over the years I've found that it doesn't do any good to try to force the timing of anything (perhaps similar to the stages of grief?), and that we must wait for God's timing in how He wants to use us. But in actuality, I don't think what's been happening here has been an aimless drifting. I think you have had a deep understanding of exactly what you state in the caption under your blog title; rather than fighting the current in your life you were going with the flow, and soon you will become the force of the river. God has a way of sending people into our lives who inspire us, like Susan, when the time is right, doesn't He?
Bless you, Gabrielle, such great insight and so reassuring.
Amen! I haven't been by in a while but I agree wholeheartedly with Gabrielle and I am glad you've come to this decision. Hugs to you driftwood.
Pia! What are you doing here? You should still be floating on cloud nine!!!
(And I bet you are, really)
Catch up with you soon x
I am glad that you found Susan - her blogs are great!
I will read your blog whatever you do :-) ... it's your personality that shines through each post and I like it
(((hugs)))
Helen
Oh Helen,
What encouragement ... (blushing)
Thank you!
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