Satya, Thank you for this visual (and Russell for asking more questions and sharing with the rest of us!)
I think you have put words to something I’ve been trying to define for a long time. I’ve often felt like there is something pulling me forward through life - something that holds me attentive, listening deeply for elements that “resonate” with something internally. It’s so hard to describe what I mean in words, but this visual of a ‘golden thread’ feels relevant.
The best way I can give an example, is this:
For all my life I’ve intuitively felt that the environments in which we live (and experience) dramatically influence our identity, wellbeing, and ability to actualize our inherent potential. Yet - knowing this doesn’t mean one can just create the ideal environment they need to thrive. Nor does it mean we know how to create that environment for our children, (or community) either. And oftentimes, we can’t control the environments we experience.
Thus, my quest (or golden thread) has always been about this element of creating an environment that can help one thrive, especially as it relates to our concept of home and self (because our interior world is an environment, too). And because of this - I often hear, read, and notice more words/ideas and information floating in the world around me on this topic more acutely than others.
Then, I take this information, form insights and queries, and explore it more deeply in my writing.
This particular golden thread is the thickest of my threads, I’d say. And the other areas of interest tend to weave themselves around that thread, forming a braid. In other words, it informs how I proceed with all of my other creative ideas and intentions, business related or otherwise.
It’s a great concept to keep this in mind going forward on this Substack journey!!! Thank you again for this post! ✨💕🙏
Hi Darcey - so glad you found it helpful, and you articulated your own thread beautifully. I hope it's helpful to have that new language for it. Good to meet you!
Love your work here Satya. And it marries beautifully with that quote from Russell about money being a byproduct of a good business.
My golden thread is trusting that what feels pertinent and potent in my life is what I MUST write about - that there’s a golden thread tying my experience in the world with that of others, and trusting that at least one person will find solace in my writing.
Thank you for asking this question, it’s something I knew in my heart, but this has been a beautiful opportunity to articulate it.
How nice to hear from Satya, a favorite Substacker!
I like this focus, both on the financial rewards being the byproduct of wholesome devotion to one’s passion, and the golden thread.
I am lucky that I have not felt compelled to alter my writing or writing purpose to gain attention or subscribers. And when I am caught up in the necessary work of self-promotion, I always take comfort in knowing that I will be able to return to my writing and to that place that makes me feel whole and right. That is my golden thread!
Great to hear about your integrity Don which, it sounds, comes without any effort... there are so many bells and whistles here, I get pulled by them all the time!! - a work in progress... lovely to see you, so good to be connected here.
Yes, I can relate to this concept as something to hold on to - a lifeline if you like. Mine is curiosity for how things look, or might look, and on Substack it is a love of words and what each of us can create with them.
Satya, Thank you for this visual (and Russell for asking more questions and sharing with the rest of us!)
I think you have put words to something I’ve been trying to define for a long time. I’ve often felt like there is something pulling me forward through life - something that holds me attentive, listening deeply for elements that “resonate” with something internally. It’s so hard to describe what I mean in words, but this visual of a ‘golden thread’ feels relevant.
The best way I can give an example, is this:
For all my life I’ve intuitively felt that the environments in which we live (and experience) dramatically influence our identity, wellbeing, and ability to actualize our inherent potential. Yet - knowing this doesn’t mean one can just create the ideal environment they need to thrive. Nor does it mean we know how to create that environment for our children, (or community) either. And oftentimes, we can’t control the environments we experience.
Thus, my quest (or golden thread) has always been about this element of creating an environment that can help one thrive, especially as it relates to our concept of home and self (because our interior world is an environment, too). And because of this - I often hear, read, and notice more words/ideas and information floating in the world around me on this topic more acutely than others.
Then, I take this information, form insights and queries, and explore it more deeply in my writing.
This particular golden thread is the thickest of my threads, I’d say. And the other areas of interest tend to weave themselves around that thread, forming a braid. In other words, it informs how I proceed with all of my other creative ideas and intentions, business related or otherwise.
It’s a great concept to keep this in mind going forward on this Substack journey!!! Thank you again for this post! ✨💕🙏
Hi Darcey - so glad you found it helpful, and you articulated your own thread beautifully. I hope it's helpful to have that new language for it. Good to meet you!
Good to meet you, as well, Satya! 💕
I love this "braid" concept too. So helpful to keep this in mind.
Thanks Sephone!
I resonate so deeply with all of this!
Love your work here Satya. And it marries beautifully with that quote from Russell about money being a byproduct of a good business.
My golden thread is trusting that what feels pertinent and potent in my life is what I MUST write about - that there’s a golden thread tying my experience in the world with that of others, and trusting that at least one person will find solace in my writing.
Thank you for asking this question, it’s something I knew in my heart, but this has been a beautiful opportunity to articulate it.
Thanks Sarina. Love your thread!
This is a beautiful golden thread Sarina! 💕
How nice to hear from Satya, a favorite Substacker!
I like this focus, both on the financial rewards being the byproduct of wholesome devotion to one’s passion, and the golden thread.
I am lucky that I have not felt compelled to alter my writing or writing purpose to gain attention or subscribers. And when I am caught up in the necessary work of self-promotion, I always take comfort in knowing that I will be able to return to my writing and to that place that makes me feel whole and right. That is my golden thread!
Thank you both for this!
Great to hear about your integrity Don which, it sounds, comes without any effort... there are so many bells and whistles here, I get pulled by them all the time!! - a work in progress... lovely to see you, so good to be connected here.
Yes, I can relate to this concept as something to hold on to - a lifeline if you like. Mine is curiosity for how things look, or might look, and on Substack it is a love of words and what each of us can create with them.
Love it. And I can see that in your work. 🙏🏻
Thank you ☺️
Intresting to hear about other people's golden threads - thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks Karen!
I adore this!
Ah, thanks for reading Tree!