Compassion

“Compassion can never coexist with judgment because judgment creates distance, the distinction which prevents us from really being with the other.” –Henri Nouwen, The Essential Henri Nouwen

I have been very quiet here. I am deeply ensconced in book-writing. Last night I completed Chapter 6 which means I am more than halfway done…this process has taken over my entire life. I had hoped I could keep up with everything AND write a book. Not so. It is all-consuming and I am SO in it. Book writing is the purest kind of agony I’ve ever experienced, second only to child birth. I think this will be a short labor, though. I am way ahead of deadline. My hope is that what I birth through this book will penetrate deeply into your soul and speak to those most hidden places. My hope is that this book frees you from fear. It is freeing me right now. And so I keep on writing, writing my way into realness, writing my way to you….much love, EE.

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  • marie

    You are missed, but we understand!!

    • marie

      Ya know, just in case you didn’t get it the first time I posted. lol

  • marie

    You are missed, but we understand.

  • Handsfull

    Well done on being ahead of deadline!  I’ve been wondering how things are with you, and hoping that the writing was going well.  Can’t wait to buy your book :)

  • Holly

    Elizabeth, please know that there is a whole community that is cheering you on, whether you can hear us or not.  I am so happy for you and can’t wait to see what you create.  If I “know” anything about you (as I only know you online), I’m pretty sure it will be amazing.

  • leah

    Cannot wait to read it!

    This is my first time commenting on your blog but I’ve been reading off and on for nearly a year. :) Love you! 

  • http://www.emergingmummy.com/ Sarah Bessey

    Continuing to pray for you as you do this good work, my friend. (And hey! I recognise that little stamp on the letter. Made my night.)

  • http://laladyinwhite.blogspot.com/ colleen

    so, so glad~

  • Karan

    Praying that God use this writing process to bind up old wounds.  Praying for you…..

  • Nicki

    Nice to see you! But so glad that you are “in the flow” of writing. Keep it up, and we cant’ wait to read your book! Hugs!

  • searching

    I am looking forward to reading about your journey.  I rarely buy new books but this is one that would bring healing for me.  I’m still escaping the fear.  Praying for you as you write that you would be given much wisdom and insight.

  • Jenrhampson

    I miss you here, but I am SO GLAD you are writing your book and that its doing you good!!  Just keep swimming, my friend!

  • Pamela Kuhn

    Henri Nouwen always gets it right, doens’t he?    I love the consuming feeling of a great writing project.  Eagerly waiting your book’s completion.