The last time I hit the publish button and saw the accumulated number of posts I had written this year, it dawned on me for the first time that I did it. I showed up in writing 41 times, and when I saw a trend asking people to share their creative highlights, I promptly took a screenshot and posted it. The cutest things(have) happened: comments commending me on my writing, DMs on my consistency, particular topics I chose to address, etc. There's something about people leaving you comments on an impulsive post you made on Twitter - it feels good.
This time, I didn't brush the feeling away; I didn't let a screenshot of it sit in my photo library until I forgot or lost the mood to post. I didn't move on easily from it. I try to maintain a one-track mind in my ambition; I don't dwell on wins or commendations - I only see what has to be done. But this one, I sat in it. A lot is happening to me internally, all good things; they stretch my capacity to love, serve, live, and be.
I've been so busy living that, for the first time, I didn't panic when it was Substack week and I didn't have anything penned down - I just let it go, just like that, after building a 41-week consistent habit. But it mattered to me that I showed up from a place of rest, from peace, not obligation. I started this to work on my writing and have conversations out loud that I've only had in my mind. I was looking for people like me, and after 41 weeks, I am pleased to see that I am finding them. That's why it's time to hand the baton for now.
For the next four weeks, you will read from members of the Midnight Crew - Igweee! Tell me you got it.
I am excited to share their stories and I hope that you are as well to read them. I like reading people’s non-fiction. I don’t know. Something about their openness…
Slots are filled up because I asked on WhatsApp, but if you would like to be a guest writer on Midnight Substack to talk about anything that matters to you, I have a slot here for email/Substack people. Just respond to this (don't think people would have responded so you won't oo! I bet they will also be thinking that, and nobody ends up responding).
Until next week for our first guest. We shall be wrapping up 2024 in grand style!
Have a fantastic week.