Prompted by the Ladies of Hive contest held every week. This is for contest 101.
1️⃣ Tell us about a woman you have met on Hive who has an inspiring story. Tell us why you were inspired by her story & how is it comparable to yours? Is she going through a similar experience?
This week's prompt immediately made one name jump out in my mind:
Claire Mobey
Keep blooming Claire!
Claire is an amazing woman. Though I have never had the pleasure of meeting her in person, I feel like I already know a lot about her from her Blogs here on HIVE.
I feel like we are kindred spirits on many levels. Claire, like myself, is a creative soul. Our particular genres are different in that Claire is a singer and songwriter, while I am a digital artist. Yet we both experience the ups and downs that come as part of the package of being an artist.
Claire and I are a year apart in age. Like me, Claire began pursuing her lifelong passion late in life. She puts her thoughts and doubts into writing and when I read this, I immediately feel far less alone (and crazy).
Though there are many differences between us, such as the fact that she has children and can whip up amazing things in the kitchen, whereas I have no children (other than furry ones) and it's probably safer for everyone if I stay out of the kitchen, I feel we are similar in many more ways.
It has been such a pleasure to meet her (virtually) and to share a laugh about our similar struggles. For example, how much we both tend to overthink everything. Or the fears we face when we put our artistic work out there in the world.
Through Claire, I have learnt that I am not alone in my doubts and challenges. I am a bit more normal than I thought, a pleasant surprise! That, or we are just both super weird! 😉
I cannot share her story as well as she can and has. So instead I will link here the posts that have really spoken to and inspired me. They are in order of most recent to oldest.
- The Wizardry of Songwriting: Part 3 - Breaking The Mold, Shifting Norms and The Power of Showing up
- Mommy's Mental Health - Chapter 15: When Burning Brightly Burns You Out
- Mommy's Mental Health: Chapter 13 - The Elephant in the Room - Living with Body Dysmorphia - Part 1
Her courage to lay herself bare here on HIVE, has been an inspiration in my own life. Every setback she picks herself up from, every nasty comment she has not listened to, has inspired me to do the same. To pick myself up, to keep moving forward and to keep chasing my dreams.
You continue to inspire me with your bravery and enthusiasm for life @clairemobey. Keep on singing! Keep on sharing your beautiful light with the world!
Hear her and @jasperdick and @clairemobey here: Also featured in the video is @aimeludick and @zakludick
@clairemobey (Theme - Trust): Cover Song "You Say" by Lauren Daigle
I would like to invite @michieme to join the Ladies of Hive community. Another wonderful woman whom I have the pleasure of calling a friend.
Credits:
- Photographs by myself.
- Editing of photo by the app Pixlr on my phone.
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I almost want to hug you both, both you @pixelhuntersam and @clairemobey. Having things in common and knowing that you're not as strange as you thought you were, because other people on the platform have the same things in common as you do.
!LADY
Thank you @tibaire! @clairemobey and her wonderful strength and light have helped me more than I think she realizes. So when I saw this prompt, I jumped at the opportunity to tell her just how much I appreciate her!
You are so Flipping special @pixelhuntersam ❤️
Thank you so much @tibaire ❤️
Hello, @pixelhuntersam !
Welcome to Ladies of Hive.
Ladies of Hive is here for you.
This is where we can exchange ideas and be inspired by the stories of others.
Perhaps we have the knowledge to share or perhaps we need to learn from others.
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We are here for each other.
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Lovely tribute!
Claire is really a lovely soul. I don't think I really do her justice with my simple words.
How nice that you have found someone who makes you feel that you are not alone in what you believe your quirks to be, although we are all unique, we also have a lot in common.
I read one of the links you left of Claire and I could see her strength, her drive to keep going despite everything and everyone.
Greetings.
Claire is a lot stronger than she realizes. And by sharing her trials and tribulations, I feel inspired to step up and face my own. I really hope I do get to meet her in person sometime.
Am I allowed to comment on a Ladies of HIVE post? Thank you so much for seeing the bravery and strength of @clairemobey! It's been really rewarding for me to see her start to sing her songs in public with true belief a little bit more each time...
Maybe SHE needs a song request from you @pixelhuntersam! She might also need some album cover art too one day!
Hehehe yes if course you are. Lol. And sure. I would accept challenges. It's probably the only way you guys are going to get me to participate 🤣🤣🙈🙈🙈
Well, if I am honest, the first song that popped into my head, is Roar by Katy Perry. Because you know what, that is you Claire. Roar louder! Am I right @jasperdick? As for album cover art? Anytime 😘
I thought we only liked heavy metal? Haha... Let's see what @clairemobey thinks about that one!
Actually more Rock. I am not sure Claire can pull off Brian Johnson's voice that well. Not many can 😂. But I am a sucker for electric guitar. And bagpipes. That said. Just because I have my favourite genres and bands, doesn't mean I am completely unfamiliar with mainstream stuff. 😝
Omg guys. Is this the challenge? Myvok. Might have to shift the key. Oo
As I said, the lyrics just reminded me of you. Put your own spin on it, hehe.
I'm going to get @JasperDick to help me out here 😜 but totally. I'll give it a go!
Heck yeah! Let's see what you're made of lovely lady! Roar! 🐅
This is so awesome!! Think I must read more of her blog.. I am a member of the community lady 😉
Haha, looks like you have been a lot busier on HIVE than I realized! 😂
Thank you @michieme ❤️
Oh my heart. @pixelhuntersam I'm freaking ugly crying under my duvet right now. You have no idea how much I needed this today. I just faced another rejection and my flu has hit me with wave two, which means singing for therapy is not even an option at present. You are such a beautiful human being. I hope to God one day we do get to meet in person but connecting with you here on Ecency has been like my cup of coffee in the morning or a warm cup of tea in the afternoon. You both calm and inspire me. You too, comfort me and let me know I'm not alone. Thank you @lex-zaiya for introducing this very special woman into my life. I'm a better person for it. ❤️💐
I could very easily say the same about you. You are my kin in spirit. You are here to brighten the world with your music, so don't ever forget that or give up on it. I hope you do feel a bit better soon, being sick is no fun at all.
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-So inspiring, a woman with courage and very determined that has the ability to overcome whatever challenges she is facing and use her skills to inspire others is truly remarkable and admirable! Good luck..may God bless you always!🌷🙏
Thank you @aimharryianne, @clairemobey really is such an inspirational woman! I feel very lucky to know her!
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