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Three years seems such a short time. In some ways, I've lived many lifetimes in that short span. I've met incredibly gifted blog writers and formed beautiful friendships. The blogging world is vast, and I'm thrilled when I look at my blog stats and see that I have a truly global readership. That phenomenon never ceases to fascinate and amaze me, that people the world round follow my writing and look forward to my articles.
Writers write, just as musicians create music, artists create art, athletes achieve physical feats. Each of us seek to express ourselves in our unique manner. Secretly, we hope others will find our work pleasing and worthy of attention, yet many of us tend to squirm and wrestle with any large amount of recognition.
It's a curious thing, embracing a level of transparency with my writing. I've said it over and over in these past three years, that when I write something that really exposes my true self, when I write something that pushes the envelope on a spiritual level and uncovers sides of me that up until that point had remained safely hidden and protected....those are the articles that always receive the strongest and most positive responses. In becoming a blogger, I've learned to trust my gut instincts and bravely rip away layers of protection, walls that used to be high and thick. I have grown in friendship and in self-knowledge and I expect that both of these will continue to flourish.
I find a sense of personal joy with my writing here. Healing Morning is where I come to express random thoughts and concepts that don't fit into my business writing. It is here that I give free rein to whimsy, to laughter, to tears, to strength, to weakness and every emotion that exists. You who visit and take time to read my thoughts, and then go that extra step to leave wonderful comments - I wish I could find words to express how much I appreciate each of you. You add to the experience of my writing, adding your unique strokes of color and brightness to the canvas that I paint with my words.
To each of you:
Namaste'....meaning,
"I honor the place within you where the entire Universe resides; I honor the place within you of love, of light, of truth, of peace; I honor the place within you, where, when you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, there is only one of us."Thank you for visiting. I look forward to celebrating many more years of writing, blogging and fellowship.
- Dawn
Happy Third Blogiversary Dawn! I’m so grateful to count you as one of my friends, one whose work has enhanced my life with jewels of wisdom and love.
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Debra, thank you so much! It's a happy moment, and allows me to reflect on all the wonderful relationships that I have welcomed via blogging. You are one of my cherished friends in return, sweetheart. I grow, learn and smile frequently in friendship with you, and I look forward to many years to come.
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- Dawnie
Congratulations on the dawn of this milestone, Dawn. Writing is liberation, Writing is personal joy and writing is pleasure.
ReplyDeleteWe raise a cup to cheer you on this beautiful journey. Glad to share your journey in parts.
Joy always,
Susan
Susan, thank you for sharing in this celebration with me! You're one of the bright connections I've made in the blogging world these past three years and I am so happy to call you friend. Wishing you joy in return, dear one! <3
Delete- Dawn
Happy Third Year Blogging, Dawn! You have reached a milestone, indeed. Congratulations, my friend! And, keep those engaging thoughts and elegant writing coming - our worlds are enriched and blessed because of you . . .
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Martha, thank you, my sweet friend! Your words make me smile in my heart, because they tell me that I am achieving the goal I set with each post - to truly make a difference in some small way with my writing. I'm so appreciative that you and I met in this big, wide world of writing!
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- Dawn
Wishing you a happy anniversary. You have made this such a lovely place to visit. Joining in on a toast to you on this your special day.
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Mary, you offer such a bright compliment to me! I wanted Healing Morning to be that peaceful, gentle place for people to visit and find interesting articles that shift their thinking in positive ways. I love that I'm achieving that! I thank you for the toast - clinking my glass to yours, sweetie!
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- Dawn
3 years good for you! I'm into my second year. ANd love the theme of your blog.
ReplyDeleteSandra, three years is very good! In looking at the anniversary part of it, time tends to stretch and become elastic. The three years simultaneously seem to have flown by and also feel that they have been a microcosmic lifetime lived. I am so happy to hear you enjoy the theme I've created here! Congratulations on your second year of blogging, btw. :)
Delete- Dawn
Congratulations!! And I love that greeting Namaste. What a holy, sacred way to greet someone.
ReplyDeleteGalen, I love the concept of Namaste' as well! It goes so much deeper into appreciation, I feel. There is an equally beautiful Native American greeting that is very similar, but I couldn't find it in my notes. When I do, I'm sure I'll write about it. Thank you for joining in my 3 year celebration!
DeleteNamaste', my friend. <3
- Dawn
Happy anniversary, Dawn. Your posts are always honest, insightful and full of wisdom. I haven't been frequenting your blog of late, but I will be again. So glad to be connected with you. ♥
ReplyDeleteCorinne, thank you for the happy wishes! No worries on being out of touch; it's a busy blogging world for us to keep up with everyone, after all. I fall short of my hopes to touch each blog I follow as well, so you're not alone in that regard. Thank you, as well, for the lovely words about my writing. It never ceases to bring a smile when someone lets me know I'm writing content they find of value. Much love to you, sweetheart! <3
Delete- Dawn
I love what you wrote here, I write for the exact same reasons, I write now because I feel the need. I know some of my posts are raw but I just don't know how to be anything else but me. I truly enjoy all your comments on my blog too:) Congratulations on three years!!
ReplyDeleteLaunna, I love that you embrace that rawness with your writing. It is when we're that authentic that beautiful work is created, and we touch hearts deeply. Thank you for being part of Healing Morning & celebrating this milestone with me! I enjoy your blog as well & I am heading over there to visit as soon as I post this reply. :)
Delete- Dawn
Congratulations on 3 years. Your words are inspirational and from the HEART. That is what connects people, is the REALness that we share. ;)
ReplyDeleteGo, go, go! It's ya birthday, keep blogging like every day's ya birthday! Yay! I can't even remember a time when there wasn't a Healing Morning! I love all that you do and pray that you keep on doing it pretty lady! Go, go, go! Happy Third Blog Birthday to you! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 3-Year Blogiversary, Dawn!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with this: "...when I write something that really exposes my true self, when I write something that pushes the envelope on a spiritual level and uncovers sides of me that up until that point had remained safely hidden and protected....those are the articles that always receive the strongest and most positive responses."
Wishing you a New Year of Wonder! XOXO
Congrats. Writing is recognised as a therapy and the title of ur blog is apt "Healing Morning" Hope it always heals u and those who visit.Good luck. Btw I loved the way u explained Namaste!
ReplyDeleteJerly, I apologize for the delay in reply. For some reason, your comment and another one were held hostage for a full month! Thank you for the kind words, sweetheart. I'm happy you enjoyed my thoughts on this milestone moment. :)
Delete- Dawn
Congratulations for completing three years of blogging. I have visited your blog yesterday for the very first time and really liked it. The color combinations, blogs.
ReplyDeleteMeryem, thank you! I apologize to you as well, for the delay in reply. Somehow your comment didn't post for a full month - it got hung in limbo. Strange. Thank you for taking time to visit and comment; I'll look forward to visiting your blog in return.
Delete- Dawn
Congratulations and happy three-year anniversary. You have bared your soul using brave and beautiful words, sharing yourself with us, becoming vulnerable so that we in turn can tell the truth also.
ReplyDeleteI pray that you have many more years to come and that you realize the impact you have made on so many souls.
Your love is true blue.
I love you, my sweet soul-sister, and I thank God for allowing me to meet you.
Love!
Leah, your comment was one of the ones that got stuck in limbo; I'm just seeing it today, Nov. 3rd. My apologies for the delay in reply!
DeleteYou honor me with your beautiful words and thoughts, sweetheart. Thank you for sharing this journey with me, and for celebrating this anniversary with me. I don't think we ever walk alone, and I'm so appreciative of the friendships that blogging has brought me. I love you, dear girl. <3
- Dawnie
Happy anniversary!!!! What a milestone. You must feel incredible. I'm coming up to my 2 year anniversary in about a week. Hope you'll check it out...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Yes, this was a happy milestone to celebrate. So much growth and change happens in three short years. I look back and am very proud of the accomplishments I've experienced in the blogging world. Congratulations to you in return on your own upcoming anniversary!
Delete- Dawn