letting go
by zoe
sometime around late march will mark the two year marker for my little blog.

(the sky the other night. spring is so lovely)
calling it a blog sounds too negative in the way self-indlgent is. my journal. my space for practicing honesty. my corner on the tangled streets of the internet to connect with soul neighbors. those sound like better descriptions.
i started writing a few months into the crazy (on a different blog). the voice sounds constrained, strained. kind of like a little girl trying to fit in.
the voice grew as i grew. evolved in tone, in intensity, mirrored whatever state of being i occupied whilst typing. still, i felt much like a little girl trying to fit in, trying to sew budding consciousness onto the patchwork of the self-love quilt. it never quite stitched in right.
and, as i approach my two year time chip, a solitary thought address me. repeatedly.
i am ready to let go of this blog.
i keep stumbling into rambling valleys of self-discovery and i find i don’t want to share. i want to reflect on experiences, know what they mean to me, before sharing. i am enjoying the solo journey through the ever changing forrest of colors, thoughts, and moods. i am questioning myself, my beliefs. and, in the process, i am releasing.
every day i shed past ways of thinking, acting, and believing that only served to hurt me. writing here is like writing continually of the past, of things i no longer feel so connected to. my eating disorder, my depression, are not my life anymore. they are parts of my life. i can’t keep my focus on them like they matter more than anything else.
additionally, the more i step away from the blog-o-sphere, the happier i am. kind of like how i feel about facebook (i don’t have one). i more organically experience life and its lessons when i am not reading the opinions of others. not sitting in front of a screen for hours some how feels better, too.
so, for now i am disconnecting. it’s the best choice, the one my heart keeps asking of me to make. there are new avenues to be explored. life can’t be directed at a computer screen for me anymore. my passions lie elsewhere. please feel free to e-mail me. i will always offer an open ear.
thank you so much for following me on this crazy, messy, lovely trip. thank you for listening, sharing, and connecting. you’re wonderful, lovebugs. truly.
much, much love.
namaste
zoe

For everything there is a time………
Sandy
http://www.sandysays1.wordpress.com
Just wanted to say that, if you end up going to Holland during your trip and there’s anything I can do/tell/show/etc, drop me a line.
Wishing all the best!
I’ll miss your writing so much, but we’ll stay in touch lovely lady<3 Text me anytime, as always.
i’ll miss your blog but i’m glad you’re doing what is right for you. <3
all the best
I’ll miss you, and your words, but this sounds like it’s going to be good for you
I wish you all the best, and maybe one day you’ll grace us again with your e-presence!
I just discovered your blog,Zoe. I have been enjoying it very much and I’m sad to see you go. But you must follow your heart. Love and blessings to you. Till next time….
Your voice and your attitude has changed so freaking much since I started reading you almost 2 years ago. (At least, I think it’s been that long.) You are a truly beautiful person and a wonderful writer. Of course, I will absolutely miss reading your thoughts, but if you need a break from the blog world (however temporary or permanent that break may be) then you absolutely should take it.
I selfishly hope you drop in from time to time, if for nothing than to share pretty pictures from your life, but I understand if this is g’bye.
You’ve got my email and I’ll be happy to give you any Euro-tips, or anything else, you need.
I less than three you.
I know where to find you <3
Thank you for your wisdom and courage. Good luck on your life adventure.
Thanks for writing such awesome things on here. I found you at a really great time for me, but I also feel similarly about needing to disconnect from the blog world. I’ve been posting & checking other people’s blogs much less frequently because I felt like it was just a black hole sucking me in, away from reality. Totally understand your decision. Anyways good luck with everything & be happy