Sunday, 17 July 2016

Still Here

It's been almost a year since my last post. I have no bizarre excuse or extraordinary story to explain my absence. Just the urgent need to step back and rethink my purposes in life. Never an easy thing to do, but I knew it was the only way to keep going. When you find yourself constantly questioning the world and the people in it, you are bound to question your own thoughts and actions. It wasn't pretty, and I must admit I still struggle with the answers I found. But here I am, moving on.

The months went by very slowly on hard days, but I found that some days were quite easy to get through when I tried doing things that I enjoyed the most. Exploring new areas and stepping outside of my comfort zone...

 









So you see, I haven't all together broken down and disappeared into thin air. I'm thankful to many of you who have taken the time to send me messages, asking how I was. You truly are such wonderful friends.

Yes, I was troubled in a way. Something has put an abrupt halt to my pace and taken me to a place where I could view my life from afar. I am grateful for this intervention. Now I can see everything in better perspectives and carry on with a new light on life. So please, stick around, dear friends. Expect more great times here in my happy place. I'll do the best I can to bring them back to you. :)


Much love,





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13 comments:

  1. rossichka17 July 2016 at 17:10

    Dear Amalia, I'm so happy to hear from you! A thoughtful post, as always, full of signs that you are living to the full, trying to understand yourself better, to listen to your heart and follow your inner self.
    I admire everything you draw and create with your hands - new techniques, good for you.:) Hope you and your family are doing fine! Warm hugs!x

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    1. Dear Fireflies18 July 2016 at 04:07

      Dear Rossi,

      Thank you, you are very kind as always. I think understanding oneself is probably one of the hardest tasks anyone could do. The human mind is an intricate web to thread on...not to mention the heart. I hope you and your family are well too. XO

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  2. Linda Hensley17 July 2016 at 21:15

    I'm glad to see you've been creating, and glad you're finding the positives. Wishing you the best!

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    1. Dear Fireflies18 July 2016 at 04:09

      Linda dear, thank you for stopping by, so lovely to see you here again. Wishing you all the best too! :)

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  3. lissa18 July 2016 at 08:54

    it's good to hear from you again. I think most blogger or rather people in general needs a break now and then even if it meant going offline and doing what helps to continue on.

    I'm not as brave as you, I seem to always stay in my comfort zone, I hardly try other ways to create but I'm glad you can. and seeing all the new things you've already created, makes me smile. I always hope even during bad times, people can do something to relieve their stress by creating.

    hope you have a lovely day.

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    1. Dear Fireflies18 July 2016 at 19:21

      Sweet Lissa, thank you for that. It's always nice to know I'm not alone in that department. :)

      It's funny that you mentioned bravery... I must admit fear was constantly in the background while I was dipping my toes here and there, trying new things everyday. I suppose I needed the change badly, that I was ready to do anything. :)

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  4. Tammie Lee18 July 2016 at 11:13

    hello dear Amalia,

    lovely that you honored your need to step back and explore life anew.
    it is good to see a post from you, hear about your life and see the charming arts you have been creating.
    sending love ~

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    1. Dear Fireflies18 July 2016 at 19:25

      Tammie, always a pleasure to see you here. Thank you, I knew that once I decided to disconnect myself from the online world, creating will continue to be my faithful support. *hugs*

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  5. Saphire20 July 2016 at 15:09

    Hi dear Amalia! ^^

    Ahh...that's so very nice of you! Great to know that you have returned here :)

    Hugs and all my best wishes for you!!

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    1. Dear Fireflies21 July 2016 at 04:56

      Thank you, dear. It's good to be back. :)

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    2. Saphire22 July 2016 at 14:45

      You are welcome to it, dear Amalia :)


      Oh yes, for sure! ^^

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  6. suzi.crockford22 July 2016 at 15:41

    How lucky I am that I found my way here just as you had found your way back! To take a long hard look at the road ahead, and maybe change the destination, is so valuable. If we are struggling with the ways of the world then we are still engaging with the ways of the world as it is... if we can find another destination then we can create from our authentic selves - hopefully a beautiful new way of being. May the road rise to meet you and the sun be always at your back.

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    1. Dear Fireflies23 July 2016 at 05:46

      How very lovely to meet you, Suzi. It's always nice to see a new face here. And thank you for your kind and wise words... I have a journey ahead to figure out my relationship with the world and its new ways. Hopefully it will have a good and happy ending. :)

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