Hi Jodi! I used to so look forward to your blogs as I have similar aged children and was juggling writing and kids and your blogs were the highlight of my weeks some seasons so I am most thankful you shared them. Sami x
I think this may have been your best newsletter yet! I'm not a writer, but I'm in a creative field, and everything you said had me thinking 'I thought it was just me'. I feel so comforted that I'm not alone.
Oh yes, this applies to all creativity. And your words are so kind - thank you! I promised to always write what felt intuitively right when I started this substack, so it’s comforting to know that it resonates x
Beautiful words Jodi. As a new writer and a young mother I found so much wisdom in your reflections on your writing journey. Stay curious, write consistently, connect with other writers, do the things that matter when the words don't come.
“Sometimes, instead of focussing so much on the things that need to change, we could just be okay with what is” — as I’m facing a fork in the road between my current career/ life and the future, this is exactly what I needed to read. Thank you ☺️
Jodi, I always enjoy your posts and, like the other commenters, find them to be incredibly inspiring and comforting. But I really wanted to add that I love the ritual of birthday pancakes and think your photo of them with the shadows/framing is captivating!
The early days upheaval of emotion! Honestly, I hadn't stopped to think how far I'd come since reading this. Copious tears upon every deadline; now, a quiet confidence (mostly)... And spelling errors are personality, after all.
I can never get enough of hearing others share their real emotions, of doubt, of lack of confidence, because it makes me feel a little less alone. Thank you!
Hi Jodi! I used to so look forward to your blogs as I have similar aged children and was juggling writing and kids and your blogs were the highlight of my weeks some seasons so I am most thankful you shared them. Sami x
Thank you, Sami. It’s so heartening to know that my early readers have followed along for this long. Aren’t I lucky x
I think this may have been your best newsletter yet! I'm not a writer, but I'm in a creative field, and everything you said had me thinking 'I thought it was just me'. I feel so comforted that I'm not alone.
Oh yes, this applies to all creativity. And your words are so kind - thank you! I promised to always write what felt intuitively right when I started this substack, so it’s comforting to know that it resonates x
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Beautiful words Jodi. As a new writer and a young mother I found so much wisdom in your reflections on your writing journey. Stay curious, write consistently, connect with other writers, do the things that matter when the words don't come.
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“Sometimes, instead of focussing so much on the things that need to change, we could just be okay with what is” — as I’m facing a fork in the road between my current career/ life and the future, this is exactly what I needed to read. Thank you ☺️
I’m glad! It’s often what I need to hear, too. x
Jodi, I always enjoy your posts and, like the other commenters, find them to be incredibly inspiring and comforting. But I really wanted to add that I love the ritual of birthday pancakes and think your photo of them with the shadows/framing is captivating!
Thank you, Steph. Those pancakes are always a hit x
The early days upheaval of emotion! Honestly, I hadn't stopped to think how far I'd come since reading this. Copious tears upon every deadline; now, a quiet confidence (mostly)... And spelling errors are personality, after all.
Oh gosh, the stress and tears of deadline. Ooft! Glad those steep learning days are in the past x
Such encouragement; thank you.
I can never get enough of hearing others share their real emotions, of doubt, of lack of confidence, because it makes me feel a little less alone. Thank you!