You see, this space was originally designed as a refuge. A refuge from the craziness that was my life.
I built its walls strong and sturdy to protect me. I used a soft floor that could keep me comfortable and I filled the room with blankets and hot coffee for warmth. I installed a big open window that I could look out upon so I wasn't completely hiding from the outside world but I made sure I kept it locked so nothing could creep in that could ruin the good I had made.
I designed a safe house. My blog. It was good.
Overtime though, I heard a few knocks upon the sturdy walls I had built. I saw faces at my window that looked warm and inviting. These faces smiled at me and sent me notes that they understood and 'got' me, that I didn't have to be afraid.
So after some time and courage, I built a door in my safe house. I built a door I could open to those I trusted. Some of these people were strangers, most actually, but they were kind and they were filled with love and understanding. They didn't frighten me, they didn't make me feel alone. They made me feel safe.
I realised my safe house's purpose was changing. I realised this space I created was destined for something more. It was slowly transforming into a home, where I could invite others to stay, where I could form relationships and connections that are stronger than I ever experienced in my real life outside this space.
I realised this blog was opening up so many new doors that I hadn't even thought about building.
It was good and it will only get better.
So thank you to all who knocked on my door. Thank you to all of you who have been so kind. Thank you for being patient and being brave and being a continual comfort to me each and every day.
My doors will always be open to you
x
N.B I have over 500 unread blog posts to go through on Bloglovin.
That's a little insane. Bleurgh.
Give me time. I'll get there.
you are the most beautiful soul. and i like your house.
ReplyDeletexoxo
What a beautiful post!! And beautiful pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteI think we have to thank you as your friends and readers for letting us into your safe house. I'm happy to be here, and I enjoy being here. Again, thank you for opening your doors to us and making it so inviting.
ReplyDeleteLove you girl x
Always happy to have you here Jes :)
DeleteYou are the cutest. That's all. xoxo
ReplyDeletewhat a super sweet entry :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a sweetest, such a lovely way to describe your blogging experience :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words, Sam. Thanks for letting us into your safe home!
ReplyDeleteYou said this so perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI feel exactly the same.
Thank you for writing this,
Love you xx
beautiful. just simply beautiful.
ReplyDeletei really liked the way you said that... i agree, wholeheartedly.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful post. the same goes for you to me, btw
ReplyDeletehave a lovely day x
beautiful. that is all.
ReplyDeleteYou've expressed yourself beautifully. So glad that you've been able to build a little home here on your blog :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE. I love how you compared and described your blog as a safe house. I've never thought of mine as one before but loooove and completely agree with all that you've said. The blogging community is amazing and it's posts like this that encourage me to keep going. :)
ReplyDeleteIt really is my home away from home in a way. It's my own and I love it so. It makes it even greater when theres people like you to fill it with
DeleteI just stumbled upon your little home, and boy am i glad! thanks for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteLittle Blue Backpack
A new stranger here: you really inspire me (:
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me to write more about what's on my mind (or actually, on my heart) than about all the things I experience.
Thank you!
Glad I could inspire you sweet thing! Come back and visit soon x
DeleteGorgeous analogy, Sam. And as per usual, your words are inspiring - that you have heard plenty of times before, but I mean it every time. Do remember you are doing good. x
ReplyDelete:) so good to hear encouragement like this. Thank you
DeleteAnd what a lovely home, thank you Sam for allowing us to enter your cozy place :)
ReplyDeletethis is beautifully wonderfully said and words taken straight from heart. exactly how I feel about mine.
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