A sense of community
Looking for likeminded souls
I’ve been addicted to Substack since I subscribed to Emma Gannon’s newsletter The Hyphen
Where I found not only a lovely stack of articles by Emma (btw I could read her content all day long) but a really engaged community of likeminded souls.
I consider myself an expert connector, hence the name Lynchpin, but recently I’ve struggled to find a tribe of people with such similar interests. The procrastinators. The daydreamers. Those that suffer from imposter syndrome. The budding authors. The failures. The grafters and certainly the doers of this world.
Since the pandemic I’ve become quite introverted. A strange feeling for someone who is usually the life and soul of the party, a natural host and one most described as having an infectious personality. I guess I lost my va va voom since 2020. I wasn’t sure where to hangout anymore, especially as my perfect day / evening involves journaling, writing and reading, oh and mooching in my favourite online stationery stores.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’ve found my gang here on Substack. Yay! I’m thriving off daily conversations with perfect strangers who have attracted me by their writing, sharing honest personal stories and shining a light on their life changing experiences. Because let’s be honest everyone loves a story and everyone’s story matters!
However, I need to practise my own writing and I should dare to publish a couple of posts on Substack each week.
Does anyone else here feel a little nervous about what to write and who to write for? Even if I think my posts are just ramblings on from a girl living a simple life, well mostly daydreaming along the coastline with her two ridgebacks, then so what. Just get the words onto the page Lynchpin!!
If you’re reading this please bare with me whilst I find my flow
As I love to connect people, businesses and places I’ll start by recommending my favourite publications, podcasts and places each week
BOOK - (Dis)Connected by Emma Gannon - where she writes about how to stay human in online world, with tangible tips and advice for those of us who might feel a little lost right now.
PODCAST - the Not Perfect Podcast by Poppy Jamie - which explains mental health, soul science, happiness and wisdom from thought leaders, authors and scientists from around the world.
PLACE - Westfarm in Ogmore By Sea - offers the best cake and coffee, stunning panoramic sea views and Coworking is very welcomed and encouraged in their cosy lounge bar. Perfect if you live in South Wales
So until the next time
Stay safe, be happy and keep sharing your wonderful stories here on Substack 🙏
I’ve always been an introvert, so initially lockdown suited me, but after a while made me realise how much I missed human conversations and connection, which surprised me... I think a lot of us have learned a lot about ourselves over the past couple of years.
Your not alone on the nerves, especially when thinking about what to write and who to write for, so I decided to write here initially for my own benefit, and just see where it takes me... its not costing me anything to do this... I have lost money over the years starting business ventures (mainly in the beauty industry) and failing, I do make a living in the industry now, but it took a while. So, I feel like I have nothing to lose... got to try things to find out what works... I’ve certainly found out a lot of things that don’t work for me throughout my lifetime lol 😂
I love this! It’s so me! I love journaling too. Morning coffee and a good brain dump!
I’m with you in the wanting to write, but not sure of the audience. I worry that I’m so unique (and I don’t mean that in a big-headed way at all!) that people might not “get” me 🤷♀️
Also a huge fan of Emma - that’s how come I’m here. Maybe this could also be my place to share my magpie-esque finds! ❤️