About the Wayfarer

It’s the greatest, most unassuming symphony, the human body at work. We make about two million new red blood cells every second, replace our stomach lining every two to nine days, can regrow a quarter of our liver to full size in weeks. A quadrillion (1015) DNA repairs heal the tens of thousands of lesions that blight our cells every day. In continual overhaul, we literally, viscerally embody death and rebirth, faithfully shedding in the deepest places what do not serve us. We even trade in our skeleton every 10 years with bones that had renewed at a rate of 10% a year. Maybe this is why we often take stock every birthday decade, prompted by more than rising digits. Even as the color of our hair and the strength of our skin surrender to time, we are given a new framework to build the next decade upon and to stand a little taller.

In triumph over a willful winter, the Georgian spring here beckons, the landscape outside and in my mind flush with green and promise. And so I release all that keeps me from the best version of myself. I will rewrite this page in ten years or less because to hope, to reach is to change. And change is the journey.

1,654 thoughts on “About the Wayfarer”

  1. Diana,
    What a wonderful writer you are, I have certainly enjoyed my time here this morning. I am not a writer but I do love to read. I I will be reading and enjoying your posts as I can. I could spend hours here reading and enjoying if I had nothing else to do. Reading about the orchid blooming gave me a smile. That was nice after finding out about your son’s allergy to the other plants. I have no luck with pot plants and over the years I have been very surprised when one lived and bloomed for a time. Kudos to you orchids are not easy to grow and care for in my opinion.

    Thank you for visiting my blog. Mags

    2. SoundEagle would like to concur with Mags Pooh and Chancy about Diana and what she has been writing. Indeed, Diana writes expressively with conviction and vividness, and we are given glimpses of her mind and inner worlds on her published posts, each of which is a canvas in their own right, and each a gem encapsulating her insight. Thank you.

      As for Diana’s foray into orchids, SoundEagle would like to offer you the opportunity to become a reader or follower of a special website at http://queenslandorchid.wordpress.com

  5. Hi Diana,
    Can totally relate to your ‘Change @ 40’ movement, as I am undergoing the same myself. Turned 40 in December, and realized that if I do not follow my dream of becoming a writer now, I probably never will. So quit my job as a media professional and started this blog, where I write one story a day, some are long, some are short, some with pictures, some without, some prose, some verse, but all 100% me! Cheerios.

  7. I am constantly drawn to this page, and each time I come back, I find that I understand a bit more of what you’ve shared. It’s how I know I’ve grown a little more.

  9. I just discovered your blog! Your writing is beautiful and resonates with me. Thank you for visiting my site and liking my latest post! I’m still new to blogging and value the feedback tremendously. Best wishes, Leslie

  12. Thanks for the like of my poem “The Causeway” – glad you enjoyed it and the encouragement is most welcome 🙂

    Thanks for being so open about what faith, love, life and parenting has revealed and taught you on this journey through life. I hope you have many more adventures!

    Neil

    1. Hi Gina,

      I saw that the intense writing had kept you away. Always a good thing in my book! Writing like that is a hard, joyful liberation. Thank you for your time and I’m glad to see you enjoyed my work.

      Diana

  18. Interesting thoughts put into words. I like that you are taking a holistic view in your writing. Thanks for reading some of my blog posts. A lift to my spirit. Praying God will continue to give me His words, that will encourage others in their journey of life. Blessings in Christ, as you share your heart, thoughts, and life with others.

  28. Wow Diana, I have to say, I’m humbled and honored that a writer of your magnitude found something good in one of my pieces! Such a great find. I’m looking forward to catching up on past posts and subscribed so I can catch the upcoming as well. Thank you again!
    DB

  31. Nice to have come across your blog 🙂 Very Inspiring.
    In the holistic journeys we take up in life, we find ourselves within.
    Hope you enjoy my journeys on my blog, too.
    Wish 2021 bring back our travel dreams.

  32. Hi Diana! I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Missing your insightful musings here. Would love to read your thoughts on this stubborn pandemic. But you seem to have abandoned this site years before. Hope all’s well in your neck of the woods.

  33. “And so I release all that keeps me from the best version of myself. I will rewrite this page in ten years or less because to hope, to reach is to change. And change is the journey.” Amen… I sure miss your writing, Diana. Wishing you well!

      2. Wow. Such a faithful reader and blogger, having kept up from the road. Perhaps consider unpacking, while at it, something from the head or heart that doesn’t serve you? =) Or just enjoy a great night’s sleep. No place like home.

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