"The most introspective of souls are often
those that have been hurt the most.
Shannon Alder
Mentors have been pivotal at different stages of my life. I will be forever in debt to those who took the time to nurture, encourage, and allow my inner self to surface. When I became aware of his or her own history, my ability and willingness to move forward increased.
Poets and authors who attracted my interest in early years were definitely challenged by life and did not hesitate to reflect his or her darkness. Some creative expressionists wrote under a false name certainly to avoid blow back.
Journaling has been an ancient practice, not something 'new age'. It has clearly been an outlet for self expression whether using words or drawings. No one escapes the experience of life without being hurt to some degree. If we create a place to release our inner wounds, the world is less likely to enclose us in darkness.
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