Substack University

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While sitting for a moment, before leaving on a walk with my life partner, I began scrolling through my phone. I self-navigate through the Substack platform which at times feels like navigating through the halls of a large university. While wandering through this platform just beginning to understand it, an unknown voice stopped me unexpectedly.

Stepping into rooms, I come across a political commentator enthusiastic about moving past this temporary current state of events where she recommends real next steps to all who’ll listen. The self-declared lifelong student in me awakens, so I sit for as much as time permits, then continue.

I find myself in a room where a host is interviewing her guest in a conversation about her expertise and just as I think the conversation has ended, a demonstration begins with a large bowl being used to create a healing sound while singing in tandem. That brings me back to a simpler time in life, so I stay and close my eyes while listening and remembering. Following the prompts, I breathe in and then exhale as a sense of peace falls over me, then it’s time to open my eyes, unexpectedly feeling fully energized just in time for my walk.

Finally, as I scroll back into the corner of this Substack University, I come across my room. The Amber Hours are short stories that are based upon real events through a fiction lens. They were written for the ones who need a brief respite to escape hardships, just for a moment, with a small and thoughtful group of various creators who are new to the room but nevertheless joining me on this journey. So, if you happen to wander these halls and find yourself in this little corner, please feel free to sit for a while, chat and share ideas, comments, artwork, and bring a joke, all are welcome as I’d like to be a part of your journey, albeit in my tiny corner here at the Substack University.

Bonnie Bluewater

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