A little update from my corner of the world
I’ve sat down to write 38737 times in the last year. In those moments, I’ve bounced between: I have something to say. There is nothing to say. Hence the zero word count. Alas, here I am coming to you with a few words from my cozy kitchen in Calgary, Albertaaa folks. Yep, we’re back up North!
The Collective Noise is one of the reasons I haven’t shared much. Another one? Motherhood. Another one? Moving. Another one (and likely the biggest)? The journey of birthing myself as Mother.
I’ve wanted to touch on so much in this journey of becoming. Motherhood. Community. Acceptance. Cultivating village. Conscious conception. Martyrdom. Co-sleeping. Postpartum healing and health. Burnout/fatigue. Marriage & Relationship 3.0. Trad-wife or bust. Intimacy. Birth. The Collective. Ya know, some small topics.
As the ground continues to thaw around me, and the tiny green leaves reach for the sun I feel myself coming back to words. I feel myself dancing in more space than I’ve had in 2 years. I feel myself opening… yet again.
I’m grateful for the deep winter that comes with the postpartum journey. And I’m grateful to be emerging from the intensity of that early postpartum chapter. As I enter into year 2 of motherhood, I’m finding the floor underneath my feet again. hahaha, it takes TIMEEEEE.
I’m looking forward to sharing bits and bites with you as I ground down into home — within and around me. I would love to hear what’s alive for you right now in your life in the comment section below! Any questions you’re holding close to your heart?
Sending so much love,
Kylie
You're simply the best. Thanks for letting us in to your world. just...Wow! Keep goin', you're a rock star
Dearest Kylie, lovely to hear your words. I have often thought of you, Mark and Jasper upon hearing of your move back to Canada and that 'settling in' period, trying to find your ground as your mentioned. As I read your words what came up for me, was how I was not granted time just to be especially when my kids were young. It is easy to look outward and see all the external forces, but I also recognise that I didn't know how to stop, how to just enjoy the simple things and to be present. Seeing that photo of Jasper and Dad in 'Granny's garden, you get a sense of what is important. To witness wonder and awe in our daily lives. So as I dropped off my daughter at school today, I drove home down a tree lined street and my tears welled up looking at the autumn trees (I am in AUS). It feels me with awe and that is what I am craving and want to be present to.
Warmest wishes and love to you xx