Greetings Readers,
I’ve not posted for a few days and I do apologize for that. I like to post something new at least every couple of days, but my ongoing chaotic life of late has gotten in the way of that. With this being a holiday week, I also have felt inclined to just give myself a little extra breathing room here.
Sometimes when you are an online writer, there is this pressure to create more and keep a flow going. In all honesty, this is work, writing a Substack.
The crazy thing for me is that I have been writing online in various capacities, as an entrepreneur, a political writer, a photographer, a digital creator, a creative writer, since 1996 — that is a very long time. It’s my daily ritual, communicating online. Sharing affirmations, inspiration, love, life, beauty and creativity… The list does go on.
Writing online for me is really about creating and curating moments, bursts of “sacred poetry,” as part of my daily ritual…
Quote of the Day:
"In consecrating our days by ritual, we play the game of sacred poetry in which one thing is allowed to signify another. " - Sam Keen - Hymns To An Unknown God
It’s my little part in doing what I call, making a difference in the world.
Today’s Garden Photos, part of my version of “sacred poetry.” They are photos from “Other People’s Gardens,” this gardening being my cousin’s beautiful backyard garden, that I like to call the “Secret Garden.”
The whole backyard is filled with so much color and light, and love. My cousin spent years creating this beautiful garden that is but a secret to those who don’t know her.
So I’m really just trying to catch my breath in the past couple of weeks. Two weeks ago my orthopedist I have been seeing for my shoulder and neck told me I needed shoulder surgery and to be honest the news sort of blind-sided me. First he dismissed the shoulder and arm pain and insisted it was my neck and then after 6 weeks of PT and an MRI, I suddenly had a bad enough injury to need surgery ASAP.
The date for the surgery is not set yet, because I am trying to clear some other medical things off my plate and start the process to find a better more affordable housing situation. I’ve put that off for way to long The truth is, I live in an apartment that costs more than I make every month and I receive assistance to from my daughter to help me stay here and not be out on the streets.
My head as been spinning. As long time readers know, I had GYN surgery on December 4, 2023 and I’m still not fully back from that. I’m overwhelmed and I will be taking a few days to find some peace of mind.
Getting older is not at all for sissies, as they say. Anyway, I digress here with my woes… So let me say:
I hope you all enjoyed this Daily Inspiration and Photo Essay — A few photos from Other People’s Gardens. Stay tuned for new posts...
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Ahh Pamela, I’m sorry to hear that you need surgery. I will remember you in my prayers. I’m thankful that we’ve met here and the” “Secret Garden” pics are beautiful that you share with us. Don’t be afraid! Surgery is always painful, but many things can be done these days to help you improve… including therapy. Xo be well, my friend. 🌹
Oh, Pamela. I feel for what you’re going through. I won’t go down the trail of my own physical challenges, just suffice it to say, “I hear you. I see you. I feel you.” Thank you for the Secret Garden photos. The beauty is out there if we’ll just look for it.