Hi, I’m Susan. Previously a computer science professional, I began expanding my writing knowledge for new work opportunities and for pleasure back in my [theoretical] mid-life.
Initially, I did grant writing for nonprofit organizations and, in 2011, began creating and writing several personal blogs (including one about life transitions and personal growth and one about the build of my teardrop trailer and my family’s travels in it). At some point, I also joined a writers’ group and connected with a former TV producer who then hired me to do extensive development editing for his personal memoir (since published). And, primarily for the experience of it, I also wrote and worked through several drafts of my own memoir.
Many years of blogging later, an opportunity arose for writing an article for a popular parachuting magazine on the passing of a parachuting legend who innovated the currently well-known “buddy system” of jumping.
A few years after that, another opportunity arose to create a short writing to accompany a photo by Robert Rausch (a globally-renowned photographer, artist and luxury designer) to be included in an issue of his absolutely gorgeous creative journal known as “theStudio Journal.”
Somewhere along the way, I’ve also been published six times in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books, which I suppose has become a bit of a hobby now, rather than a goal.
My goal, instead, is to simply include creativity in what life I have left in front of me.
Along those lines, I’ve also been making jewelry since 2018 (wire wrapping and weaving, in particular). And in recent years, I’ve been exploring dance for exercise and especially for pleasure.
When I’m not exploring my creative interests, my family and I spend time hiking and camping in the western U.S. where we explore beautiful outdoor spaces and meet interesting people while recharging our batteries and souls.
I find that when I’m centered, in a small but important way, it helps the world get centered too.
When I live from my heart, it reminds or encourages people I interact with to live from their hearts as well.
Every little thing we do impacts the whole. If we plant seeds of love, we create a more love-filled world. The opposite is also true (hate only propagates more hate), so it’s important to consciously choose which energy we put out there in the world. My heart-centered writings and handmade jewelry reflect the love I wish to be and see in the world. By aligning with my true essence, I’m “Creating (in) the World I Love.”
Won’t you join me, dear reader, on a journey of aligning with our true essence, creating whatever comes to mind, and spreading love in the process? I hope so!
Let’s Create (in) the World We Love… Together.
🙂
Susan Maddy J
Feel free to contact me at: susan@susanmaddyj.com
Susan Maddy J 