Graciously Grateful!

Four days short of Two Years, I will celebrate a novelty, a source of inspiration, a “Coming Away” activity and soothing space I hadn’t envisioned embarking on. True, my love for Literature ranked high, as did my affinity to green spaces and self-expression through writing. But the launching out, stepping out and speaking up to a global audience was never in the basket or on the bucket list! I was so not expecting this other side of moi!
But life does have a way of fulfilling destinies and what’s ear-marked for people as per their purpose, will occur.

And so appears Covid-19 with its harrassment of us, curtailing our normal movements, reducing our strides, herding us into confined areas and altogether suppressing our mobility.
Left bewildered, scared, uncertain and angry, many people were at their wits end. I, on-the-other hand, while put-off by the new norm, revelled in the quiet and solace and yes, revived my childhood passion for poetry. But only for occupying myself. Never did I think of the exposure, the opening up of my curtains to bored, inquisitive, evil, welcoming, engaging eyes. Or further, providing my music to blocked, deaf, unbothered, open, receiving ears.

My family, especially my Princes, became my critics and editors, photographers, videographers, coaches. Other family members became my cheerleaders, while former classmates and colleagues reminded me of my potential and capabilies. Their support meant a whole lot and I decided to once and for all open the door to possibilties.

On August 03 2020 in the height of the Covid-19 Lock-Down, while sitting in my Living Room on a day which would have been Emancipation Day, I freed myself from the chains of timid caution. One that day was born my literary page “Whispers from the Garden of the Heart,” now “Garden Conversations with Roze. Into my yard, aka, my “Garden” I dashed, to continue writing. At first I simply posted my pieces. Later I started reading segments, then whole expose`s. The juices were flowing and Creativity Receptacles started overflowing.

Since then, I have included, short exhortations, videos, and the signature reveal for the first anniversary, The Interview! I have gone on to start a Youtube Channel as well as a Website/Blogsite.

I am inspired by nature and whatever opprtunity I get to showcase and include it into my pieces, I do so. Nature is inspiring, soothing and healing. Nature is a comforter! Its sounds, sights and ambience do wonders for a melancholy spirit.

I intend to hone my craft and perfect my art. I have stepped out and up to encourage in any small way that I can, another human who needs to receive from me. I believe I am a bridge and a sharp instrument. I believe I have purpose and worth. I believe I possess something useful to offer mankind. I believe I can thrive and shine. After all, I am Royalty, a Daughter of God! I am Graciously Grateful to him for making me, Me! I thank him for his presence and guidance in this undertaking. He shall make my end greater than my beginning! His plans for me are well-laid ones!

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