Ask the Author: J.L. W.
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J.L. W.
It was during one of our usually long winters, as I sat journalling, trying to abate an anxiety attack and praying for a reality shift from a particular situation, that a hawk landed in my yard right in front of me, then left. I had never seen a hawk in my yard before this. I love synchronicities, A-HA moments and even duh-ha moments. So I looked up hawk symbolism, and it resonated with me. Huge A-HA moment. My stress was alleviated, it viscerally changed how I was feeling.
I came to learn that the hawk symbolism, among many other aspects, included perspective. This was a huge ‘aha’ moment for me. The hawks ability to fly high and keen eye sight, allows it to see a bigger picture, a new point of view, and different perspective. “Look at the BIG picture and remember why you are doing what you are doing”, I heard loud and clear. In that moment, I reminded myself why I was doing what I was doing, and felt incredible relief.
How amazing would this be if I could relate it to children, I thought.
If you change the way you look at something, this can change what you see, and that can change how you feel about it. I used this experience to challenge myself to tackle something creative. My intention was to take this a-ha moment, using animal symbolism, and translate it into a story that children could relate to. It hasn’t been as easy as I thought, but that is ok. I am having fun embracing the learning.
I came to learn that the hawk symbolism, among many other aspects, included perspective. This was a huge ‘aha’ moment for me. The hawks ability to fly high and keen eye sight, allows it to see a bigger picture, a new point of view, and different perspective. “Look at the BIG picture and remember why you are doing what you are doing”, I heard loud and clear. In that moment, I reminded myself why I was doing what I was doing, and felt incredible relief.
How amazing would this be if I could relate it to children, I thought.
If you change the way you look at something, this can change what you see, and that can change how you feel about it. I used this experience to challenge myself to tackle something creative. My intention was to take this a-ha moment, using animal symbolism, and translate it into a story that children could relate to. It hasn’t been as easy as I thought, but that is ok. I am having fun embracing the learning.
J.L. W.
Aha moments are my favourite inspiration.
J.L. W.
I am currently working on Book Two in my Nature Nurtures Storybook series titled 'A Buck and a Puck'.
J.L. W.
Creating something from nothing. Anything is possible within a story.
J.L. W.
When I am feeling stuck, I write out questions that I would like answered. If I have the luxury of time, I direct my attention to other aspects of my project. Nine times out of 10, ideas start to flow.
J.L. W.
My advice would be to have fun writing. Pay attention to your feelings as you write and follow the direction that excites your spirit.
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