Hello readers, happy Monday. I am going to be changing up my blog posts a little bit. I’ll tell you a little backstory and then get into how things are going here for the Wayfaring Jessica brand and blog. I first started working on blog posts, Instagram posts, and all the things that I wanted to shape this brand into back in February. One of the biggest things I wanted from my brand was to be a genuine conversation between you and I. To have someone going through life with you, giving advice from my experiences and those just like me, encouraging you to follow your dreams and live your best life. I planned to have my brand launch on April 1st. Well, the Divine played an April Fools Day prank on me. The night before, on March 31st, I realized I had drifted from this goal. I had spent 6 weeks making content with the goal of appeasing the algorithms instead of being true to my goals and desires for this brand. The 3 posts I made before my brand went live felt more aligned than most of the posts I had planned to go live after the brand launch. So, I changed everything.
Well, not everything, but a lot of things. I realized in February that I wanted to write again. I have always loved writing. Honest to goodness, I have been reading books and writing stories since I was single digits in age. I have taken many, many courses, classes, group sessions, every writing and editing course I could find for over a decade. But a few years ago, I just sort of stopped writing. I don’t know why. I tried to go a few other directions in my life, but every way I went I had doors slammed in my face. For 3 years I floundered, trying to figure out what I wanted, what I liked, what direction I could go that I wouldn’t make me fall flat on my face yet again. When the 2020 pandemic hit, I was truly forced to reevaluate everything. I floundered some more, trying to fit myself into little boxes of who I thought I should be, instead of embracing who I really am. Finally, in the fall and winter of 2020 I just stopped searching. I started doing what came naturally to me, the things I always enjoyed doing. Reading, art, and writing. That is what I am good at and what I truly love, writing first and foremost and art in the form of collage, abstract art, crochet, etc. I started to lean into those things. I realized I felt more comfortable, confident, and was less uptight than I had been in years. This is what I needed to pursue, I needed more of this in my life. The trajectory I was on was leading me directions I did not want to go. Once my family and I moved to Maine all distractions were stripped away. I had a chance to completely start from the ground up. I have taken this time to completely focus on what I am actually good at, not trying to fit into a version of myself I think I should be. In the past, I had lost all contact with my creativity, but now I am flowing with ideas for art and writing. This is my passion. I am working on a novel again. Like I said, in the past I have taken many courses and joined writer’s groups with prestigious writers that were sorely disappointed when I quit. They saw the potential in me that I failed to see. I know I am not the only one out there who has gone through this. I want to encourage people to find these pieces of themselves that light them up. To find these pieces of themselves that are in their core and tap back into it. Creativity doesn’t only come in the form of art and writing. Math, science, business, these are creative endeavors too, they just look a little different. I want to spark a light in people to follow their creativity. This is what I want to bring back. This was the goal I had from the start, but I got caught up in trying to cater to what I thought people would want to hear, in what would appease the algorithms, instead of being my truest self. Here is my new format that I hope will help you. Because I want everyone to tap into their creative spark and bring their beauty to the world. The world needs more beauty and you can bring it in a way that only you can shine. Once a month I will do an update, like this, things I am working on, ideas I am having, lessons I learned from the Divine. Ways that you can get to know me and resonate with me personally. I’ll keep you updated on my projects such as my novel, poetry, art, and short stories. What stage I am on, what I am learning, and what you may need to know if you are wanting to follow the path to being a writer as well. I am also having an interview with a guest once a month. I have some really exciting guests lined up with so much that you can learn. Look for those blog posts with my guest interviews. Upcoming guest topics are activism, art, and a published author! I am in no way bashing on the blog posts that came out before this one. I love every one of those pieces, they all came from personal experience and I stand behind every word. I will still be writing general life tips posts once a month. Travel tips and reviews, sustainability tips, how to’s, and more. But they will be one of many, not the only blog content I put out. Finally, I am an aspiring author. I have a novel in the works and some short stories. But I am also dipping my toes into poetry. Once a month I’ll post some of my favorite pieces of poetry for you to read. That is my May update, how things are going, how I plan to keep things going, how I want to help you, and be open and honest with you. I have always cherished people who are honest and genuine. I want to be open with you about my journey, what I learn, and where this life takes me. I hope this excites you and makes you want to stick around for more. If not, that’s ok, we all have different interests and goals, I wish you the best! For those who are interested, I’m glad you are here and I can’t wait to see you next week in my next blog post. Until next Monday, Much Love, Jessica Marie
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