I struggled to tell this story on paper. I am blaming the heat wave and the energetic drain of children stuck indoors. So I decided to share it with you through video.
This is a little story about why we don’t write. The reason we don’t write is not because we have nothing to say. Everyone has a story to tell.
It’s an exploration of You.
And sometimes. . . .
Sometimes what we’re really afraid of is ourselves.
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wow, this is powerful. i really struggle with confrontation, either initiating it or being involved in it. and yet i find myself in a situation now where it might be needed, and i’ve leaked all my energy over this and feel drained (surprise!) and sick.
wonderful video, btw. you are beautiful and shimmery-souled.
You’re so sweet. Thank you.
I am conflict-phobic to the nth degree. But man, once it’s over with you lighten your load and keep moving. It doesn’t have to be aggressive either. I believe that confrontation can be a loving gesture.
This really hit home with me. I have been forcing myself to write, and some major things are coming up for me now, that I want to change. Things that just have been swept under a rug for 20 years are now demanding to be handled, and it’s such a wonderful thing. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Your video, then, represents an absolute truth for me. Just keep writing, deal with the confrontations, and keep growing.
Thank you for sharing this.
So glad it resonated with you today. It is amazing what we learn when we don’t resist what comes up. Happy growing!
I was in the middle of a blog post about how I haven’t been writing, journaling, art journaling, doing yoga or any of the things I had just months ago been thriving on. And I deleted the post because I knew writing it I’d probably unearth some truth about myself I’d been hiding behind in the feeling like I didn’t want to write. I even deleted a text to a friend that I was going to tell about my problem knowing she’d be able to help me think through it.
I was settling down to just sit in this funk and pout. And then i clicked play.
And I needed to. Thank you for this video. It was the kick in the pants I needed. I think I’ll be watching it a few more times
You’re so welcome. <3
Just remember that on the other side of tension is ease.
Hey Alisha,
We’re in the WCWW together this summer. So excited to see you on rootsofshe! Your video is so vibrant and insightful. “Writing is a meditative practice” – truth!
I’ve been thinking about the issue of ‘confrontation’ lately (very interesting that it keeps showing up in different places). I’ve always been so terrified of confrontation, but I have been doing so much of it lately- through writing, through making hard decisions, through learning to honour myself first.
Discovering ourselves, and learning to share our stories is so powerful, cathartic, and connecting <3
Sharon, thanks so much for stopping by to say “hi” here!
I too have been dealing with a lot of “confrontation” and I am having the same experience as you: it’s an umcomfortable process but as a result, I am honoring myself. And that’s a loving act!
As I mentioned above, I don’t think that confrontation has to be aggressive. It may be firm and assertive, but it’s such an essential process.
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Yes, yes, yes! I hesitated to even listen as I knew this would be talking straight to my heart – straight to where I am in this moment. I press play anyway. I know the confrontation is coming. I’m still trying to avoid it, but I feel the surrender will be soon. Gorgeous video!
Leigh,
Thank you. So glad you pressed play
I hope the confontation brings you more peace in the end!