Here we go… Journey of Words v2.0.
It’s been five and a half years—wow. Huge changes, huge shifts—within and without.
At the core of Journey of Words is still a love of words and creating pieces that make love, life, and memories tangible.
An energy that reaches out, connects, and lands right in those beautiful feels.
So a bit of a switcheroo on all levels or call it an evolution.
As a starting point I’m sharing chapters… and a dive into my Journey of Words. With artwork to match using words from each chapter.
Did I mention the start?
One day I sat (I do that a lot nowadays 🦽), and the words just came.
I guess being stopped—really slowed down—finding stillness as my default gear… what I once resisted has become something I now love.
And from that, this has all flowed. Who knows how long it will last, but I’m letting go of that so it doesn’t stop me from doing what I’m doing now.
Only recently did the words start tapping me on the shoulder, finding their way into my journal—or onto Post-it notes in the middle of the night.
Dusting off my paints warmed my heart too.
I had no intention to share or create anything.
It just felt lovely to write, to reflect, to realise how far I’ve come, to shed tears for how hard it’s been… and to acknowledge that sometimes, those wounds are still felt.
With a gentle nudge (and a loving shove) from beautiful friends—and remembering how much hope, light, inspiration (and yes, hope again!) I found in other people’s words—this is mine.
My intention?
To offer what was once gifted to me—both in the moments I knew I needed it, and in the moments I didn’t.
So here it is… I’m wheeling the talk. Because walking it? Well… you get it 😆🦽😆
Thank you to everyone who’s walked this journey with me – you know who you are.
Eternally grateful 🤍
Sammie