Writers Sharing
The other day, as I washed the eggs I’d collected from our energetic and chipper hens, a gentle wave showered over me. Not from the kitchen sink faucet; more like a wave of appreciation. The best part of having eggs is the opportunity to share this bounty with family, friends, and neighbors. Just about anyone. It’s a delight and a wonderful feeling.
Some of the best parts of life involve sharing:
– Sincere smiles
– Sweet words
– Pleasant experiences
– Delicious meals
– A helping hand
And so much more. Sharing opens our hearts to experiencing the joy of thinking of others. Of realizing the importance of extending a hand. This joy increases tenfold when no strings are attached. This writer experiences a bit of this joy every time a book I’ve completed is released into the world. Kind of like watching a flock of doves take flight into freedom.
Some doves will make it, some may not. Others will fly higher and some only as high as a telephone pole. But watching them soar or sit, the gentle fluttering and cooing gives me a sensation of peace. Just by being there, existing, may be enough. Writing a novel to completion, and then sharing it, is truly sensational.
To be successful is to be helpful, caring, and constructive, to make everything and everyone you touch a little bit better. – Norman Vincent Peale
Isn’t that what we writers aim to do? In our cases, we’re not necessarily making things better in the sense of upliftment (although we could be), but perhaps we’re making things better in the sense of providing adventures, escape, and relief from worldly cares and reality. When I need a break, that’s where I retreat to – deep inside a book. And when I emerge, I feel better.
My heartfelt thanks to all the writers whose words have carried me away to other places and situations, and thanks to all my readers who take the time to experience my words and adventures. Sharing can be a bit of a thrill.
