Spinning In Circles And Learning From Myself by Tsara Shelton

One day someone commented on an article I’d written, “Collect articles into a book.” His comment was kind, but more than that, it planted the seed of an idea. Anyway, writing and finishing that screenplay encouraged me to write and complete articles and short stories. I wasn’t in my own way with fears and intense desires. It was intoxicating! I’d never wanted to write a screenplay, a novelist is how I’ve always imagined myself, so perhaps that’s why it got written so easily. My boys were sleeping and I sat up all night writing a screenplay. I’ve always been writing, but I had never actually finished anything until about ten years ago. I have four sons who have given me all the reason in the world to learn important things. Spinning in Circles is filled with good intention and positive energy.What inspired you to write your first book?Īs a little girl I wanted to be a writer and a mom when I grew up. The awareness she has about the world around her is evident in her writing, showcasing her desire to express through creativity and ability to maintain her individual truth. Despite her troubles, she gives me the impression of someone who loves deeply, cares for others intensely and carries the burden of many on her own shoulders. In Shelton’s ordinary life, it is apparent that her wisdom comes from the earth. It made me imagine about her day-to-day life and interactions - with those she loves closely and those who are simply passing by. I often praised her bravery, unable to fathom how anyone could be so candid in their darkest moments. Spinning in Circles reads to me more like journalling, as if Shelton forgot that the collection would be in the hands of strangers throughout the world. Through her stories, Shelton opens up vulnerable wounds, sharing with us her journey through relationships and the fathering of her multiracial boys while, also, owning her mistakes and conviction to forever learn. Shelton spends her time nestled in the goodness of nature, actively appreciating the world in which she lives. It is a collection of essays that Tsara Shelton had scattered throughout the Internet in her effort to assist struggling parents and those who may love someone with autism. The purpose (meaningful and personal) doesn’t stray from this regard. The intent behind Spinning in Circles and Learning From Myself is directly in its title.

Spinning In Circles And Learning From Myself by Tsara Shelton