begin again...

2/14/2025

i first started a blog in 2007 and a decade on from hanging up my blogging apron, how odd it is to find myself sitting at my keyboard typing these words on a fresh shiny new blog home.

i did not think i would ever write a blog again, but seemingly i have been called to do so, and whilst that calling is strong i am going to be following it.
i feel i have lived a million lifetimes in those blogless 10 years, i am sure i am not alone in that feeling.

PAUSE FOR THOUGHT:
'one regret, dear world, that i am determined
not to have when i am lying on my deathbed
is that i did not kiss you enough'
~ a year with Hafiz

as i shared on my about page, i lost my sparkle a few years back and that took me on a 'sparkle hunt' and by the blessing of Grace, i found it again right where i stood. my hope is some of that sparkle and blessings can rub off here, in amongst the lines i type and the things i share.

so today i am dusting the old blogging cogs and adding a little oil for the rust and will begin again.

26 Comments

Georgina Bickerstaffe

2/14/2025 01:23:17 pm

So good to see you back my darling friend for you have been missed x

Autumn Song

2/14/2025 07:28:29 pm

thank you Georgina! that means the world to me x

Jackie Brewer

2/14/2025 01:26:32 pm

I am so happy you are back blogging! I understand the feeling of loosing your spark… you are not alone and thank you for your words. You got me through a lot in my life, from Dottie Angel times on up. Thank you for always inspiring me!

2/14/2025 09:19:29 pm

so lovely to hear from you Jackie and here's to spreading the sparkle and inspiring each other too!

Mel

2/14/2025 01:32:48 pm

Great to see you blogging again, I really enjoyed reading dottie angel and your musings on life. I look forward to seeing where life has taken you

2/14/2025 09:20:24 pm

thank you Mel, i really appreciate your message!

Lisa

2/14/2025 02:05:46 pm

I'm so happy to see you here. I loved your ig years ago...but rarely go on ig anymore because it makes me depressed. I'm all for the return of blogs!

2/14/2025 09:21:27 pm

i do not think you are alone Lisa in feeling that way, i do wonder if there is going to be a return to blogging and its gentle slow ways?!

Áine link

2/14/2025 03:24:37 pm

I am happy to join you as I, too, rekindle my spark.♥️

2/14/2025 09:22:17 pm

magical! sparkle on dear Áine, sparkle on!

Vanessa KIKI Johanning

2/14/2025 04:35:07 pm

Oooo Im sooo happy you are jumping back in!
We are all supporting and lifting you up … xoxoxo
I’ve been reading your singing words since Flicker.. and they always align with your immense creativity and honesty… thank you!

2/14/2025 09:23:34 pm

such a kindness!! and thank you for the support and the lifting, it means the world to me.

Aurelie link

2/14/2025 04:40:52 pm

oh YES! we are all here to join you. It is TIME. we've come full circle and the blog voice is what we need. SO happy you are ready to share--- XO bring on the SPARKLE !!!!!

2/14/2025 09:26:55 pm

full circle indeed Aurelie! everything in its own time, shedding and falling away, making way for something to rise again, the same but quite different because we are the same but also quite different each circle around. thats where the magic lies along with the sparkle!

Bethany

2/14/2025 06:13:46 pm

This makes me so very happy! Welcome back. ✨

2/14/2025 09:27:33 pm

thank you Bethany! and me too :)

Jes Bright

2/14/2025 07:28:34 pm

I am so glad you found your ✨sparkle again. I am on a hunt for mine and coincidentally on my way back to the PNW as well (God willing). So much love to you, Autumn 💕💗

2/14/2025 09:30:52 pm

thank you Jess and clearly many of us have been or are on a sparkle hunt which means we are not alone. i wonder if yours is waiting patiently for you here in the PNW?! now wouldn't that be Grace in action. much love x

Rita

2/14/2025 10:53:48 pm

Yes to this😍

2/16/2025 11:06:23 am

thank you Rita!

Jenn

2/15/2025 06:34:50 am

How lovely to “see” you again. I can’t wait to hear more of your journey. I too have lost some glitter, and have found it again through grace and contemplation. ❤️

2/16/2025 11:06:09 am

i am so happy Jenn that you too have found a little glitter via Grace and contemplation!

Antonia lutz Lutz

2/15/2025 07:09:52 am

I’ve missed your beautiful voice!

2/16/2025 11:05:16 am

thank you Antonia! that is so kind of you to say.

Karine

2/18/2025 02:48:00 pm

I'm so happy to read your blog again! I wish you all the best!

2/18/2025 03:27:32 pm

thank you Karine! i am so happy to see you here :)

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