As I mentioned in my last two previous posts, I cleaned out my writing cottage big time this weekend. Two garbage bags full that went into the trash, and two and a half garbage bags going to my local St. Vincent de paul tomorrow. I also cleaned out many, many books. I think close to 100!
I was on a roll and took my purging into the house and have another large bag full that I’ll be donating. I feel so light and free! A whole new energy emerges when you can let go. I do have to admit though that when I was done, sitting at the end of the day exhausted, but a good exhausted, I became a bit melancholy.
Frankie popped into my mind. I realized much of what I had let go of was attached in some shape or form to her. Writing my first children’s book to all the work we did together. At first I felt myself begin to tear up, but then I smiled. Frankie presented herself in spirit congratulating me on this step and also reminding me she will live on always in the one place that matters—my heart.
This morning I was excited to do my yoga practice in my cottage, and wow, that was amazing. I can’t really describe the new energy I feel in my space, but it feels good and right.
So today I am doing two random acts of kindness. A set of all my books is being sent to LoveyLoaves Special Needs Dog Sanctuary in Florida. I love what they do to help disabled animals and know they can always use raffle items for all the events they do. I’ll also be working with them next fall in presenting at their Arts for Carts event via Skype.
Two of the books by Jenna Wongrich I will be sending to a friend that I think will enjoy them as much as I did (I can’t say who though as she reads my blog now and then…. so shhhhh, it’s a secret!). I’m going to think about my other books too that I’m no longer keeping and giving thought to who may like some of the titles. Then I’ll send a special care package to those people as well. Tammy Stroebel from RowdyKittens does this and I think it is such a cool idea.
The other book, my book, Through Frankie’s Eyes is going to Lisa Smith Putnam. Not a random act of kindness, but she will be interviewing me for her radio show Your Pets, My Dogs, next month. I’m looking forward to that!
Time to bundle up and head to the post office and spread some joy.