James, join us! Your authentic and vulnerable voice will find its home here. I identify with writing to help make sense, celebrate, question, wrestle or embrace what happens within our souls and in our lives. You choose what to share…hearts here on Medium listen.

Most or many (as I don’t know the exact numbers) do write and understand that pull to write—to share and connect.

Your essay was moving and created a desire to want to read more. Medium has a strange way of doing that—so please do know you’ll be drawn in to read others. Finding the balance between both and enjoying beautiful scenery as you perfectly described can be a battle for some of us. If you find the balance soon and can stay here for the long haul, the rewards are beyond that which we see.

I can tell you’re going to write no matter what— I’m glad you’re using your gift. Whether you choose Medium or not, I do wish you peace and joy.

Thanks for letting Elizabeth share your piece with us. Peace ✌🏽