March 27, 2008
A Cottage of One’s Own.
Some of my favorite writers are starting over with new blogs. They have stories to tell and they want to tell them in relative peace and privacy. Writing and speaking and being free are all beautiful things, often complicated by the roles we inhabit, jobs we hold, family we seek to protect.
Seeing people find solace in a safe place is a lovely thing to behold.
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In 8 days I’ll have 6 months sobriety. We’re not supposed to count our chicks before they hatch, but I get another coin (pretty blue) to add to my growing pile, so it’s especially exciting. One half year of not drinking and following a spiritual program. A program which is becoming less about not drinking and more about fellowship, service, and (incredibly for someone like me — a perennial cat wearing a wool suit) serenity.
In my life, I’ve often felt I was looking for home… a house or place where I could rest and be safe and cozy. While the search for that physical retreat goes on (we’re putting our house on the market, again), I’m starting to feel ok with my little cottage inside. Dopey and simplistic, but powerful nonetheless.
I have a place to call my own, that is mine no matter what external circumstances (those changeable bastards) uncover. And if I’m lucky enough to have a place, a home, that mirrors this, then I’ll be incredibly grateful.
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Good for you.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:17 pmYou are so sweet to give me a shout out on your blog! And I am so glad that you have found a place of your own, that no one can touch. It’s important.
XO,
March 27th, 2008 at 9:33 pmIvy
Congrats on the almost six months. I love the thought of the cozy house inside, cuz wherever you go, there you are. Love
March 27th, 2008 at 10:28 pmI’m needing the internal cottage of my own right now. Can’t seem to find it. Glad you have.
March 28th, 2008 at 12:08 amcongratulations on the upcoming anniversary and the internal peace you’ve found.
March 28th, 2008 at 3:48 pmRach,
March 31st, 2008 at 3:38 pmHave you read Eat, Pray, Love? I am just finishing it up. Not a perfect read, but solid nonetheless and chock full about reminders of the likes found on Redsy.
J