It’s a quiet Sunday morning. Just what I’m in the mood for this week. I am writing from a slightly different location than earlier Asheville posts. A little over a month ago I learned I would have to move again. So I prepared to depart from my cozy North Asheville abode to someplace… at the time still to be determined.
I have to admit when my current “landlords” and house-sharers told me they were leaving Asheville which meant I too would have to move, I felt that spark of excitement in being open to a new place to live and new territory. After further exploration into the Asheville rental market, that spark diminished as I felt less enthusiastic and optimistic about what was available at a price I could afford.
After a little blood, sweat (no tears thankfully) and a lot of chanting, I was very fortunate to find a modest but cute, safe affordable little place in a neighboring town called Hendersonville. Hendersonville is part of the growing collection of towns surrounding Asheville that are attracting new people and a growing transplant population. Just 30 minutes south of downtown Asheville, it’s a bit of a quieter, slower older town with it’s own downtown and a spirit of it’s own. Admittedly, it can be a bit more “rough” around the edges than Asheville. For example, there’s a Guns and Amo store located conveniently just down the street from my new neighborhood. But the people are undoubtedly kind and friendly and I’m grateful to be here… for now… you know how that goes.
I am enjoying a much needed, deeply introverted weekend. After a busy few weeks and recently learning of some big changes with my contract job and employer (including fewer hours for me), it stirs up ideas of what I want to develop with work and life at this time. I went by the bookstore in search of a little inspiration. I found my way to the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and so far it’s been just the ticket for some pretty thick reminders about creativity and life.
Her book brings to light some things I’d kind of lost track of …. in my recent busy-ness tending to regular life, work and deadlines. She reminded me about the gentle importance of curiosity and that when exploring new options and opportunities it’s much easier and more fun to explore my curiosity rather than trying to “get it right.” And she’s also reminded me of the joy of being open to the inherent creative nature in all of us and the magic in life that comes with that. Tapping in to that in some way is a really important part of being happy in life. I know it is for me.
She shared a nearly unbelievable anecdote about a “big magic” experience she had with author Ann Patchett and her book State of Wonder. I was totally lost in the content of her story and then was startled to notice that the very book she was talking about was sitting right next to me on my bed stand – a gift from a friend waiting for me to read. A little bit of magic right there.
As I explore additional/new work opportunities and options, in addition to other things, I have added a new “page” to my blog highlighting my writing skills and experience. In addition to writing for marketing and business, as well as writing this blog, I realized recently that I really love to write for people and help them communicate what’s important to them in a fun, clear or interesting way.
In the spirit of curiosity and exploration regarding future work opportunities and ideas, while I have my own thoughts…I am curious… if you have any ideas to share. Knowing a bit of my life and work experience and looking at what’s next… what would you further explore and/or develop in the realm of work life? Any ideas or even opportunities to share? I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to share in the comments below or write to me via my contact page.
With that I leave you for now… to my day of quiet introspection and little magic. If you’re curious to check out the book Big Magic, I highly recommend it. It’s a satisfying reminder of the limitless opportunity for creativity in all of our lives
Gypsy Woman 