Unthawing
I’m unthawing. Slowly unthawing. Maybe it’s winter, maybe it’s gray, maybe it’s life or my age, I don’t know what it is, but I’ve been in this frozen state.
Hanging on to words, hanging on to lies, hanging on to things that don’t mind me but then again they do.
Perhaps it’s because I ache. I ache for others, for good times, for really great times.
My connection to this earth and the beings that roam here is by far more substantial than I could ever explain. I just feel.
And if I went into details you’d surely raise an eyebrow or two, perhaps question my sanity.
It’s okay, I do too.
Unthawing
I love with a heart that is pure. I love with a heart that knows we’re all connected. Our connection pumps us with air, it washes us away, it plants, and in the end, we repeat the process again. We’re soiled and we’re soil.
It all matters.
Our words, thoughts, and our actions.
It matters.
There are no powerups, no cheat codes, buuut.. occasionally if you’re lucky, you may be rewarded with a mulligan.
When you get that second stroke don’t waste it.
Slowly, the unthawing is giving way to more feeling and fire.
Feeling and fire are recharging me. Words unspoken will be given life.
Thoughts floating will become random posts strew in the pot of Adina’s thoughts that must be poured no longer simmered.
The tone may change from time to time, but this woman is still the same. Maybe… even better and with fun filters. 🙂
❤ Note: This post was a free write. I wrote the words as they spilled from my mind. This is something I need to do more of. I didn’t fuss over SEO, I just let go. I hope I didn’t scare you off, but this is me… or the unthawing of me.
❤ Also! I wanted to wish each one of you ladies a Happy International Women’s Day!! I have written about being a woman here and I have an Etsy shop devoted to women you can find it here. (Pssst… today I’m sharing 50% off there too. )
miasuttonblog
March 8, 2018 at 3:15 pmSo beautiful, Dean! Free writing is the best because you don’t have time to filter your thoughts or censor yourself. My favorite line: “We’re soiled and we’re soil.” Girllll, swoon. xo
Mrs. AOK
March 11, 2018 at 3:57 pmThank you, my sweet friend! That means a lot from you m’dear!!
xoxo
Beth
March 8, 2018 at 4:55 pmYes! Free flow thoughts are the best and writing is so cathartic. I enjoyed your words and I can relate to that feeling of unthawing. I hope it continues for you. <3
Mrs. AOK
March 11, 2018 at 3:58 pmThank you, Beth! I cannot tell you how cathartic that felt, I needed it. Sometimes, it’s fun to strip down and bare your soul. 🙂 And now the bots are coming for me with that line. 😀
Cheers to unthawing!
xo
Akaleistar
March 8, 2018 at 10:51 pmLove your words and your pictures! SEO isn’t everything 🙂
Mrs. AOK
March 11, 2018 at 4:00 pmThank you! The pictures are from my stay in Washington, except the last one with the lady in the snow, I borrowed that one. The lady in the funky filtered glasses that’s all me.
XO
Lauren Becker
March 8, 2018 at 11:15 pmBeautiful post! Thank you for sharing. I think free writing is nice sometimes. 🙂 And Happy International Women’s Day to you too!!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
Mrs. AOK
March 11, 2018 at 4:01 pmThank you, Lauren! 🙂
Yes, I need more free writing in my life. I think SEO sometimes sucks the fun out of it all.
XO
Lecy | A Simpler Grace
March 8, 2018 at 11:46 pmThis is beautiful, Dean! I love when people write from the heart and don’t worry about all the technical stuff. I can relate so much to your words here. <3
Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress
March 12, 2018 at 5:13 pmThank you, Lecy! It’s fun to let go and forget the technical stuff every once in a while, even if it feels like you’ve walked naked on a stage. 🙂
xo
evolvewithmary
March 9, 2018 at 12:41 pmOMG I feel as if we are on the same wavelength because I am unthawing also. I’ve been holding on to a lot of stuff that didn’t serve me and it’s time to let it go. I’m also not always the nicest girlfriend but I can work on that lol. It all mattes you are so right. OMG I need a power up high now. I love the free write! I hope you do more post this one.
Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress
March 12, 2018 at 5:15 pmI think it will. 🙂
Also, I hope you and I can say we’re totally unthawed and be our best selves together. 🙂
I’m rooting for us!
xo
tamaralikecamera
March 9, 2018 at 12:41 pmI’m unthawing too. And I FEEL. Also, I never use SEO on my Friday posts! Ever!! Sometimes I get green lights in Yoast, but it’s luck.
Ah, I missed your words.
Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress
March 12, 2018 at 5:16 pmThank you, friend! It’s nice to be back and share the words that have been stuck in my head. Cheers to unthawing!
xoxo
Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom
March 9, 2018 at 8:27 pmWow! I am blown away by your writing!! I loved this post, very inspiring to me and I nodded my head in agreement on some of the things! You are a beautiful writer!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress
March 12, 2018 at 5:19 pmOh my goodness!! Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙂 Seriously, that means a lot to me, Carrie!
xoxo
Echo
March 11, 2018 at 8:27 pmOh my god, THIS!!!!!! I feel like I have been stuck in an iceberg, so to speak. Stuck in a perpetual cycle of anger, fear, frustration and sadness. I need to thaw.
Thank you for writing this! 💕
Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress
March 12, 2018 at 5:23 pmIt’s time. We need to unthaw, you and I both. I hope you can break out of the iceberg soon. It doesn’t have you, you have it. And I know it’s easier said than done, but know I’m here. I’ve been there, too. I’m climbing out, and running with fireball power. 🙂
I’ve had all the same emotions and I’m trying SO HARD to let go of fear, that’s the toughest one for me.
Sending you love and fireballs.
xo
Veronica Lee
March 11, 2018 at 10:45 pmWOW! You certainly have a way with words. Beautifully written!
Have a great week ahead!
Experienced Bad Mom (@ExperBadMom)
March 12, 2018 at 2:26 pmSometimes the best posts are the ones that just come out!
I didn’t know you have an Etsy shop. Off to check it out. 🙂
#MMBH
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March 15, 2018 at 6:37 pmThis was beautiful! And if I’m being honest, I feel very similar. I’m glad you’re unthawing though. Here’s to spring and new beginnings!
Charlotte
April 2, 2018 at 1:58 pmI’ve had this bookmarked and saved, and am SO glad that I came here today to read, because I needed to hear it. All of it. It’s painful and raw and beautiful, like the thoughts you have when you wake from a dream you didn’t want to see end. I understand. Please don’t ever overthink it; speak these words and your truths more often and don’t hesitate to hit publish.
Also, I have been feeling like I’m living in a similar state lately. I’m not sure if it’s the weather, the season, the changes, my being but something feels slightly “off” for me. Anyway, thank you, my sweet friend. Keep writing and shining your light, and experimenting with fun filters 🙂 XOXO
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