We create our life. Our vibration, energy, thoughts, intentions, and actions all make up and determine our reality. Every moment of our life we decide whether we will respond with happiness or misery and love or fear. For much of my life, I responded with fear and misery. Fear, misery, and pain were my cloak and my story — something I could hide behind so that I did not have to try at life or take responsibility.
It was through spiritual practices such as meditation, yoga and Buddhism that I was able to see beyond these stories and low frequency energy states. I began to realize the incredible power I had in making my life what I wanted it to be. Day after day of practice allowed me to shed more and more layers of shame and fear into love and strength. Mindfulness has saved my life and all I want to do is share it with as many people as I can to see if it can save a piece of their lives too.
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I clutch my dreams close to my diaphragm. I hope sometimes when you read me, you feel them whispering against your ear. Dream with me. Dream of a world where we can just be. Be ourselves. Be without need. Be happy. Be love. Be free. Be safe. Be enough. Sometimes I wish I could live in a constant state of dreaming. Maybe that’s why I love reading and writing so much; they take me there.
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I have worked as a journalist and have also had my poetry and short stories published in various journals. I write very occasionally on this site and encourage you to also check out my main site to learn more about my offerings and to read more of my content. I hope to increase my visits here once my muse feels ready. I hope you enjoy your journey into my writing world.
–lissa
(This about me page was first written in 2007 with periodic updates.)
March 4th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
:)
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:29 am
just wanted to say that i really enjoyed reading your writing on indie bloggers today. you write beautifully. i’m glad i found your blog :)
May 4th, 2008 at 3:05 am
You are already a song in my head.
May 11th, 2008 at 9:18 am
wonderful to meet ya, and thanks so much for the comment. i look forward to reading more from you in the future…
May 15th, 2008 at 7:55 am
you are Lissa! and we are grateful,
May 17th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Lissa – Really like your style. Am intrigued that you do creative and medical writing.
The turtle/butterfly metaphor for intro/extroversion is brilliant.
Also digging the images … are those yours as well?
May 31st, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Glad to have finally seen more of your work. I look forward to seeing more in the future.
June 11th, 2008 at 12:18 am
we have similar aspirations darling. it is a beautiful coincidence :)
June 13th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I’m so sorry that I haven’t had time to read lately (my most recent post explains). I’ve honestly missed reading, and I can’t wait to really get back so I can catch up!
June 15th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
lissa,
your writing is quite amazing.
anytime I read and then have my mind wander back over the words for hours, I know I’ve hit pay dirt.
good luk with the nursing exam – i too went into a medical field wanting to do nothing but write and photograph the world.
it was a good idea and paid the bills for 20 years
but now I’m free to write and shoot and just be.
if you ever get that literary mag gig, will you publish one of my poems? they are good ones. (if you don’t like your own writing, who else will???) :-)
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I know you’ll fall in love with Asheville. It has such a relaxed atmosphere. We ate outside everyday, and there was music all around us and people painting. It’s honestly one of my favorite places now, and I think we’ll be going back often.
I hope to catch up on reading this week!
June 30th, 2008 at 10:29 am
you are an exceptional writer — get your MFA…at least just so you can hone this gift of yours and sate your heart as well.
i am adding you to my links of faves.
July 17th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Sorry I haven’t been around much lately. I got a new job at a hotel working third shift, so I mostly sleep all day–well, I try to. :) I’m working six days in a row, Saturday being the last of the days, so hopefully I’ll be around sometime after that.
October 17th, 2008 at 2:59 am
I miss you over here.
February 26th, 2009 at 2:28 am
already, i find myself chasing your thoughts in open space.
i can only hope for such mental feed to come.
your scribe is amazingly intoxicating~
March 26th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I just came across your blog on a random look through.. And i couldn’t be more pleased with what I’ve found. Your writing is beautiful, just beautiful.
May 7th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
(sad faced)
somehow I can’t get in to read you now.
and you know I LOVE reading you ;)
October 25th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
lissa, where have you gone?
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I have to admit I am very impressed with the quality of your blog. It is certainly a pleasure to read as I do enjoy your posts.