A singing river runs through it…..
I’m wrapping up a long and demanding growing season with Rivergreen, our family business and livelihood,
and it’s been a bumpy go, with me longing for change, body and soul.
I’ve been wading out deep in swirling waters, listening for the yes of what my heart is thumping,
and I’m answering a knocking and a nudge
to build something new, not with soil and seed and stone,
but with the words I love to cobble and craft into copy and stories and song.
I’m happiest there in the river, swept along and caught up in the flow,
choosing words like pebbles and sifting through rhythm
to paint pictures to share and to show.
It’s my growing joy to wordsmith for others, giving voice to their own heart’s rustle and rhyme,
until their story is fleshed out and finding big air,
and they’re hearing their own vein of song.
And I’m calling it Singing River, like the sound of Muscle Shoals,
because I feel the life-blood in my spirit,
the ripples, the current, the pulse.
And I carry a tenderness for the people
who lived here first.
Before.
Somehow part of my heart beats on a drum for them,
for recompense, for healing of the land,
for every way that a collective heart can be restored.
I want what I build and leave behind
to honor these, and the River who runs through it all.
Opening for business soon: The Singing River Wordshop.
Big dreams and baby steps:)
“So this, I believe, is the central question upon which all creative living hinges:
Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?”
-Elizabeth Gilbert
Just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this, beautiful child!
I so appreciate your voice in my life, Jane;
thanks so much:)
-Jennifer
Oh Jenn. I am so thrilled for you and for the wordsmithing plans you have have. When I first found your glorious words, they sang gentle whispers of possibility to my heart. It got me going and a whole new flow to my life began. And each month I anxiously run to the post box to get your Ripplespeaks and know that when I get inside with it, I will be opening pure love that will speak inspired words to the ebbs and flows of my month…. You have my support sweet woman!!!!
Thanks so much, Lynn. “Gentle words of possibility”….I love that:)
Thanks for giving me such bright encouragement.
I celebrate your fit and flow;)
-Jennifer
The colour, life and vibrancy of the garden will always be a part of you, and will shape your words.
I love your courage and wish you oceans of success.
Thanks so much, you:)
I’m still going to be gardening, likely for a living for a good while longer.
I want to build something that will take me into the future so baby steps
and toddles for now:) Scary:)
Thanks so much for your cheers,
Jennifer
I wish you great success, Jennifer, and I love the name “Singing River”. You have always touched me deeply with your words and have many times felt that you were expressing themes that were close to my heart. You have a magical talent and I can’t wait to see how you will use it to touch the hearts of many others. Can’t wait!
I’m glad you share my love for the name, Judy;
I appreciate your storytelling way:)
Thanks for the support,
Jennifer
“like the sound of Muscle Shoals”… I hear your soul loud and clear, even in the baby step whispers and so happy that you will use and embrace this beautiful gift of yours.
You are a true inspiration and really one of the good guys.
Thanks so much for hearing me…..that means the world to me, Susan.
I cannot say enough how much I appreciate your kind lift and support,
Jennifer
Dear Jennifer, the time is ripe to harvest what’s in your heart before it goes rancid… What a marvellous gift that you have been sharing with us for a while now. The name Singing River is perfect. Let the currents carry your heart songs wherever it flows.
Wishing you much happiness and satisfaction with this new venture.
Hugs, love and admirations,
JB
Thanks, Julia:) I appreciate your heartshare:)
-Jennifer
Wonderful news and much good luck….can’t wait to hear how it is going…..it is good to let your creative dreams fly and put words to that dream.
Thanks, Donna:) Baby steps. Baby steps:)
I don’t think I’ll be running fast with this, as much as I’d like to do just that.
Life can be complicated:)
I’m going to be okay with micromovements:)
-Jennifer
I am very excited about Singing River, and you being true to your creative self always. Much love to you, Jennifer. I am reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic, and love it.
Thanks, Kathy:) I appreciate your kindness.
Just so much:)
-Jennifer
I love this name for your new venture! Putting your creative gifts to work, helping others speak their truths. Congratulations!
Thanks, Rebecca. Would still love to sit down with you
and linger over lunch and hear your heart on just
so many things.
Love and lift to you these heavy days,
Jennifer
What a lovely gift to the world and to those you serve.
The gifts you bring forth will illuminate the path for all to follow in your flow.
Thanks, Louise.
Just so much. Your words have wings:)
-Jennifer
So exciting! You go girl!
Thanks, friend:)
Your travels so inspire me:)
-Jennifer
Oh Jennifer, what joy it gives me to read these words. I understand so completely the concept of needing to do what the heart asks of you. You ARE a singing river, making magic with your words, so you’ve picked the best of all possible names! As you wrap up a season in one business, what joy to have another quest to fill your soul (I know, down where you are, there is no REAL winter season, so you probably go on a bit more than we all do up here!). I will look forward to to reading more developments and send joy and good wishes!
(tears) So much thanks, Jeanie:)
No words. Just big big thanks,
Jennifer
Ahh so happy for you Jennifer. Wishing you much success as you follow your heart’s rhythm.
Thanks for hearing and saying, friend:)
-Jennifer
I’m so excited to see how Singing River unfolds. Thank you for having the courage to share your soul treasures.
Big blessings, Kathy
Thanks for your kindness, Kathy:)
I appreciate your beautiful, comforting presence,
Jennifer
This is so exciting! I can’t wait to learn more!
Thanks so much friend:)
I’m trying to learn to be okay with baby steps:)
-Jennifer
Wild thing, you make my heart sing!
Singing River, of course!
Thanks so much, friend:)
I so appreciate your cheers;)
-Jennifer
I think “Singing River” is the perfect name for the place you have created. May it flow abundantly and may it bring peace and nourishment to many.
Many, many thanks for your kind, generous words
and the blessing that I feel to the toes of me:)
-Jennifer