The Gift of the Void

“You must let go of who you were to become someone new.”Is the opening line of my new memoir, which I am currently beginning, and that line is all I have written thus far. Lots of empty space on the page. I’m in the void. I know how a tiny vulnerable seed feels when it is pressed into the dark Earth and asked to grow fruit.What I need to remember about this dark space is that one, it is a nutrient dense place created by chicken poop and compost of garbage and table scraps. And oh, Great Goddess, have I been through some crap.In this lifetime thus far, I have also experienced great joy and right now I am in a giddy laughter phase with my children. We are trying to out funny each other and my cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing and making memories with them. I went running with my husband this weekend and I’m a yogi, so that sort of thing isn’t my favorite. Give me a mat and an hour and I’ll work it all out. But I ran for three miles, and it felt invigorating and I’m going to do it again. Who knew? I didn’t.Number two, I need to remember that in this unknown we can become something new, and it can be exciting and fun. We can keep surprising ourselves. Number three and most importantly have fun! The message that I receive from Spirit repeatedly is to enjoy life. To experience Heaven on Earth, while you are living on it. I hope that you do that. Blessings to you all!