“Hearts will never be practical until they can be made unbreakable. –
The Wizard”
L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
It’s February and that often means our minds are drawn to images of love.
From cupids to kisses, February is the month we are culturally awash in love.
Center to that are images of the heart. Pink ones. Red ones. Cut out, or hand
drawn.
But what about matters of the heart? Cliché or no, we humans spend our
lives living with the urges of our hearts. Who we love. Who we hate. What we
wish for our loved ones and ourselves. The worries we carry and the joys we
keep tucked away.
I thought about this as I visited an older friend in the hospital last
night. She’s unfortunately had a series of health problems that have had her in
and out of the hospital. Her prognosis overall is quite good, but it’s still a
painful time. When I walked into the room, a few other friends had arrived
before me and it was so wonderful to see her face lit up, joy in not only the
company but the time others had given to make the visit.
It was also a reminder to me that love of others comes in so many
forms. At this time of year we often tend to focus on romantic love, but our
capacity for love and affection is so much broader, with endless dimensions.
One of the joys I find in writing is that I explore on the page the
various things I wonder about, question and seek answers to. I’m amazed how
often my work channels the joy I have of family life or personal experiences I
can’t yet fully articulate with my own words. Conversely, so often the writing
helps me deal with a concern I have in life or a particular problem I’m working
through.
I find the same experiences with reading. I’m always pleasantly surprised
how a particular book can speak to me at a particular time, at the moment I
need to hear it.
Those experiences with the written word help dimensionalize, at least
for me, this experience of life. What is truly an individual journey for each
of us is somehow made a bit easier knowing others travel the same path.
Experience the same joys. Ask the same questions.
Clearly I’m a bit reflective today and I do appreciate you joining me!
I’d love to hear what you’ve got planned for February and what you’re looking
forward to this month.
XO,
Addison
Despite early ambitions of
being a diver, a drummer or a doctor, Addison
Fox happily discovered she was more suited to life as a writer. She
lives in Dallas and - thankfully - doesn't have to operate on anyone. You can
find her at her home on the web at www.addisonfox.com. Her next book, COLTON’S SURPRISE HEIR, will
be out in February from Harlequin Romantic Suspense. You can visit her at her
website at www.addisonfox.com
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