Hello Beautiful,
***Back to more a more normal Luscious Soulful Beauty newsletter next time, but I have something very close to my heart and I want to share with you.***
So, if we were were face to face the conversation might go something like
this:
You: Wow Sandi, its been a while.
Me: Oh you know, life is really busy and geez the world is so crazy, and I've just created a Patreon for my creative work and writing.
You: Wait, I didn't quite catch that last part.
Me:
(awkwardly looking down at my feet, blushing uncomfortably and stammering just a bit) Oh, I've created a Patreon page for my writing and creative work. I'm exploring what it is to be a Tender Heretic in this world. I am sharing my process and musings, poetry and art, exploring the small moments of
grace that live alongside claiming my own way of living. And more. You know, those tender ways of being ourself that seem heretical to the outside world and all of its expectations. I would really, really love it if you would choose to support me. If you like my writing and what you have seen here over time, I think you will love what I am doing.
It's really an invitation to explore with me and swim in the sensitive, heretical ways of heart and life.
If you don't know what Patreon is, it is a way to support those whose work and content you love to do more of what they love- to create even more. You pledge a certain amount per month and know that you are making it possible for them (me) to follow the threads of their muse. Like the olden days of art patronage. It is simple to do and there are many levels of support you can offer.
So why? Why this? Because there is writing and art in me that don't really fit here, but want to be out in the world. Because left to my own self I don't show up for me. This is a way to pull me out into more creative visibility and have those who are interested lend their support and come along.
Because it is risky and vulnerable and a stretch and feels heretical to the inner voices that tell me I can't, shouldn't, I'm not good enough... You know, all the usual hurtful awfulness we say to ourselves to keep us small and in line. I've worked for decades with myself and others on this poison and I know it leeches life force to keep creative expression squashed down. To lock away what wants to breath in the world and
be seen.
I know this world is not kind to tender hearted, soulful heretics who move though the world in their own ways and flow. I want to create a place were kindred souls can gather to witness and take part if they choose.
I want
creative liberation.
Because I'm going to be 55 this year and I don't want to die wishing I had shared myself more with the world.
I can go on, but rather than that, here are the ways
you can play with me in this.
Well you already have, by being here and reading this. Thank you.
Take a look at the page and see if it is something that
interests you. I would truly love your support if it calls to you. Thank you for considering it.
Help me spread the word. I don't usually ask for social media favors, but if you feel inclined to share the page I would be so grateful. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/sandidavis
Finally, if you know anyone who you think might be interested, please let them know about this.
I know so many calls to action go against all the "good marketing rules." But this isn't about marketing or stats or going
viral or any of those things. It is about me, sharing this new tender thing with you.
Thank you so much for being here, with me, in this messy world of deep beauty and tender risking.
Until next time,
Sandi
