Depth and Breadth

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“The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has pearls too.” – Vincent Van Gogh

In my house when we have a fun announcement, we blow the imaginary trumpet in our hands and sing “Doot-doot-da-do!” So please, humor me and imagine a “doot-doot-da-do!”

Because I’m really excited to announce a new shared blog space that Vicki Atkinson (from the Victoria Ponders blog) and I have created with a team of incredibly talented group of contributors and thinkers. It’s called The Heart of the Matter – https://sharingtheheartofthematter.com. It’s intended to be a blog that digs into the depth of how we find what matters to us and keep our eyes focused on that horizon as we are swimming through our days.

This topic of what matters I something I believe to be different for every person and different every day but with a lot of common elements of experience, learning and love. Which is why it’s important for us all to be collaborating on this topic and space so that as we figure it out, we are contributing to the journeys of others. It’s found in what DOESN’T matter as what does. The other things we plan on diving into are:

  • What is fueling us to figure out what’s important
  • Celebrating who is helping us discover our own keys
  • How we get stuck thinking it’s one thing long after that one thing has ceased to be vital.
  • Linking to resources that help uncover what’s real
  • Heartening each other to have the faith and confidence to pursue what matters
  • Healing what is broken so that we can uncover what’s essential

This shared blog space is for surfacing our stories that help us discern what matters so that others are inspired and it pulls us all along.

So please follow us there – but more than that join us there. As we figure out how to make this a collaborative and supportive space of contents, comments and topics, I hope to see all my dear blog friends in a rich space of discussion around the Heart of the Matter. My first post in that space is The Small Decisions that Matter.

Which doesn’t mean that I won’t be also blogging here on Surprised by Joy. As I see it, my personal blog covers the breadth of life in all its glory and surprises while The Heart of the Matter digs into the depth of authenticity, inspiration, values and love found in what really matters.

48 thoughts on “Depth and Breadth”

  3. Good luck, fair ladies. One of my favorite quotes may speak to you. Beethoven’s late work, the Missa Solemnis, offers the following dedication: “From the heart, may it return to the heart.”

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    1. Thank you, Claudette! With all the deep work you’ve been doing, I imagine it’s a great topic for you. I don’t think you need yet another place to post — but if you ever want to, you have an open invitation on this blog!!

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    2. And Julia – I know you have plenty of places that you are writing and publishing. But if you EVER feel moved to write for this new blog, let me know!

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  16. Well I am quite certain that your effort will be worth the reward—not just for you, but for all of us. And thank you for the offer of being a contributor. I would be honored. Now if only I can get myself motivated to do so. Hmm. Maybe that’s a good topic for starters! Best of success to you and all involved. What a great way to start a new year!

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  18. Congrats to you and Vickie, Wynne. I look forward to following along. What great work you do to spread joy and positivity to the world.

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  19. Can you hear my trumpet? It’s sounding for you! Such exciting news Wynne and what a fantastic topic. Your work is sure to resonate with many of us! Congratulations, I look forward to reading and engaging! Hugs, C

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  21. I agree with this statement, “The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has pearls too.” Do you?

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