Aw Rea! I am so grateful for your writings! In every piece I find something so relatable that it touches me deeply.
When people used to ask my mother what I do, she used to say "she's an urban gypsy". Before my son's birth, I lived that way-everything I owned could fit into my Hyundai Getz! All I needed was a suggestion or invitation & I'd move somewhere I'd never been before.
I've always (and still do) dreamt of buying a kombi or camper and trekking through the Kei, staying in one place just long enough to fill my tank with fuel, then drive as far as that tank can take me, then stay there until I have a full tank...
I'm tempted to say that I wish I could have that again, but I do recall how disruptive my need for security could be.
It takes strength to move forward even when the circumstances feel nearly impossible to move past. Grateful for your existence and my sincere condolences 🫂 Grief is extremely hard to carry but you’re doing a wonderful job channeling it through your beautiful writing. Sending love and light 🤍
Yuh are amazing,kind and a brave woman Rea! I love reading your experience, journey through your writing! I hope yuh never stop and share all your travels!💖
Oh, what a powerful soul you are, Rea! It's such an emotional and vulnerable piece of writing, and I can only tell you that you have your own place in the online writing community. Although you might feel lost, you could be paving the way for the lives of others, so please don’t stop writing.
On a different note, I wanted to share one of my articles with you. Although it might seem more related to a career, I wrote it with a life purpose in mind.
This made me think. A lot of thoughts went through my head all of the sudden. That how it must feel so heavy and sad and how I wish to tell you something to cheer you up. And things like, everyone has their own cross to carry, which is not helpful at all. Or to try to be open because surely something nice is on your way. And then I saw the picture when I switched over to the computer to type. Look, there are flowers on the roadside!
I hope that you'll be able to find what's nice in your life, no matter what road you are on and where you are heading. Nobody knows. Enjoy the landscape though! And I know you have good eyes for that! <3
Metaphorically speaking, this has been the life I've lived for the past 14 years. Knowing our similarities of circumstance, I shouldn't be surprised. Life is pilgrimage, isn't it?
You’re very strong.
And so is your writing.
🤍
Thank you my friend. 🩶
Aw Rea! I am so grateful for your writings! In every piece I find something so relatable that it touches me deeply.
When people used to ask my mother what I do, she used to say "she's an urban gypsy". Before my son's birth, I lived that way-everything I owned could fit into my Hyundai Getz! All I needed was a suggestion or invitation & I'd move somewhere I'd never been before.
I've always (and still do) dreamt of buying a kombi or camper and trekking through the Kei, staying in one place just long enough to fill my tank with fuel, then drive as far as that tank can take me, then stay there until I have a full tank...
I'm tempted to say that I wish I could have that again, but I do recall how disruptive my need for security could be.
Thank you for bringing us along on your journey 🖤
I have a Hyundai Getz!! Thank you my beautiful friend. Perhaps one day we will travel the Kei together.
That's a lot to navigate. You are amazing.
Thank you Terry. 🙏
i love your outlook on this life. this time here. as a human. living on planet earth. you’re just so wonderful, rea.
You are wonderful for saying that pen.
It takes strength to move forward even when the circumstances feel nearly impossible to move past. Grateful for your existence and my sincere condolences 🫂 Grief is extremely hard to carry but you’re doing a wonderful job channeling it through your beautiful writing. Sending love and light 🤍
Thank you for your heartfelt comment, Sofia. I appreciate you. Love and light back at you. 🤍🤍
Not all who wander are lost, your path is still a journey. It will lead you somewhere.
Thank you. 🙏
Yuh are amazing,kind and a brave woman Rea! I love reading your experience, journey through your writing! I hope yuh never stop and share all your travels!💖
I will for sure Aster. Thank you. 💖
Welcome! 🥰
Beautiful Rea, your words sent shivers down my spine and a tear in my eye. That’s a lot to endure.
Keep writing from your amazing heart. You are helping so many.
Thank you for your kind comment, Meredith!
You write with so much honesty. I admire that <3
Thank you Jenny. 💗
Nicely written, Rea. Your writing really comes from the heart. I wish you continued strength -- something you have much of.
Thank you for saying that Nancy. 💞
this is so beautiful and I have goosebumps just from resilience alone but it's also wonderfully written. Great work!!
Thank you Prudence!
you're welcome! 🤗
Oh, what a powerful soul you are, Rea! It's such an emotional and vulnerable piece of writing, and I can only tell you that you have your own place in the online writing community. Although you might feel lost, you could be paving the way for the lives of others, so please don’t stop writing.
On a different note, I wanted to share one of my articles with you. Although it might seem more related to a career, I wrote it with a life purpose in mind.
Here it is: https://open.substack.com/pub/vallesy/p/lost-good-thats-where-the-best-stories?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5bge60.
Maybe it helps you in a way; for me, this approach was actually a revelation.
Also, letting go of the past was one of my best choises (it's gone, cannot be undone, live in the present, not for the future)
Thank you Valle. This means a lot. On my way to read it. 🩷
Hi Rea,
This made me think. A lot of thoughts went through my head all of the sudden. That how it must feel so heavy and sad and how I wish to tell you something to cheer you up. And things like, everyone has their own cross to carry, which is not helpful at all. Or to try to be open because surely something nice is on your way. And then I saw the picture when I switched over to the computer to type. Look, there are flowers on the roadside!
I hope that you'll be able to find what's nice in your life, no matter what road you are on and where you are heading. Nobody knows. Enjoy the landscape though! And I know you have good eyes for that! <3
My life isn’t awful Harriet, but thank you for your kind words my friend. It means a lot.
I didn't say awful, did I?
I didn't think of it as awful at all.
Hugs to you
This has been the exact feeling I've had. You capture it more beautifully than I could ever put it into words. Thank you, Rea <3
I am sorry you feel the same, Sandra. Sending love and hugs. One day we will figure it out.
What a piece ❤️🍿
Thank you!
Metaphorically speaking, this has been the life I've lived for the past 14 years. Knowing our similarities of circumstance, I shouldn't be surprised. Life is pilgrimage, isn't it?
I'm so happy I'm not the only lost soul. But I'm tired of being a pilgrim Stephen.
Please know you are understood.