It's been a while since we talked.
I'm sitting in my office gazing out the window where my petite ceramic Spanish dove is perched on the windowsill. I've been home a week from my 12-day sojourn to Spain, and it's wild how much percolated and transformed in that short time away.
My sister Lacy and I led a writing and meditation retreat called Muse, and as usual my girl Spain did not disappoint. I gloriously "PLOOP-ed" in her sparkling mar (iykyk), joyously explored her majestic castle walls, and consumed as much of her tortilla española as I could cram into my boca.
And that was just in the first three days!
At the retreat I watched in awe as women boldly explored their past, present and future and courageously claimed their stories. It was potent and inspiring, and it reminded me why I'm so passionate about writing and why I believe in the importance and sanctity of telling our stories.
My own story is marbled with many versions of myself. Kayla the mother. Kayla the writer and author. Kayla the mystic. "Kyla Maria" the lover of all things Spain. ;) Kayla the wife and partner. Kayla the sister.
One of the things I loved about this trip was that I saw so clearly each part of me.
I reconnected with the part of me that lived in Spain all those years ago as a doe-eyed 20-year-old experiencing the world for the first time.
I remembered the part of me that existed in her wholeness before I broke off a little piece of my heart for Chloe.
I breathed life into the silly, coffee-loving part of me who bangs open wine bottles with shoes and gleefully stabs the cork with a car key when all else fails.
But mostly I unearthed the writer and the creative who adores words and gets giddy helping people birth their stories, and I'm having fun grabbing this part's hand and skipping along with her.
It's such a worthy question...
What part of myself has been wanting to be seen and heard? What part has been begging for my care and attention?
When you ask yourself, what part do you hear answering back?
I am fully entangled with the part swooning over words and drooling over stories. I am living for my book coaching work and the chance I'm getting to be book doula to the women trusting me with their work.
Do you have a story brewing in you? Is there a tale itching to get out?
Whether you're working on your memoir, conjuring up an idea for a self-help or fiction book, or simply musing on what could be, I'm here for it. And I'd be honored to witness you.
I would love it if you check out my book coaching and editing services and drop me a line to tell me what stories have been tugging on your heart of late.
And would you do me the biggest favor? If you know anyone writing a book and in need of book support, would you send them my way? That would mean so much to me!
Your story matters, and who you are is infinitely important.
Love,
Kayla
P.S. For all my readings girlies out there, never fear! I'm still doing intuitive readings too. Because, well, gemini over here and allll the parts. :) You can find my readings info here as always. My calendar is open now up to Thanksgiving.