SubStack restores my faith
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Hi!
Just an interim post today, but I hope you‘ll read it and follow some links.
I started posting here at the end of July in a continuing effort to find my voice as a writer. One of the greatest gifts of Overcoached has been your response and support. At least equal to that gift has been the discovery of so much rich thought and beautiful expression in this space. In an age where you‘ve got three seconds to grab someone‘s attention on this or that app, where all discourse feels like it‘s being squeezed into reaction and reflex, it‘s been tremendously healing to discovers other writers here and to become part of a large community of creators and readers who want to take time. There is still space, in this space, for consideration, stillness, and reflection.
Here are some of my favorite sites, and I hope you‘ll check them out.
The Corners - Nadia Bolz-Weber‘s gift of grace. Her latest, “Never Forgiving Yourself (Isn’t a Virtue)” should be required reading in the classical music world right now.
Hmm…that’s interesting - Clara is a pop culture writer who you might recognize from the celebrity PR comedy stuff she does on the socials. Her writing is sharp, funny, and feminist, and full of compassion.
Feminist Giant - Monica Eltahawy is furious and teaches me about the world. You have to pay for this subscription and you won’t be sorry.
Letters From An American - Heather Cox Richardson keeps her cogent political writing free, and what are you even doing if you’re not reading it. The level of this public service blows my mind. The depth of historical context, creating a narrative that helps locate us in the chaotic swirl of the present, is some wizardry.
And three from our big community that you should support!
At the Other Keyboard - Sharon Su is way more experienced at SubStack than me, and you should go read her work about being a pianist, a writer, and a human.
MindfulMezzo - she just started and she’s got things to share about being an opera singer, a member of a professional chorus in Europe, and a practicing yogi and Buddhist. She doesn’t use her name on her page so I don’t want to “out” it here, but it’s been so cool to watch her step into this latest, thoughtful endeavor.
Primus Opus - Caitlin Glastonbury writes about the beginning of a musician’s career with honesty and a big sense of community.
Give your brain and heart some time with some of these words! Breathe, look up from the screen, close your eyes, and see where your thoughts take you. Longer form writing helps us practice reflection, helps us pause, helps us regulate. I’m grateful every moment I see it cultivated and shared.
Have a beautiful day!
K