The power of the pen

In the bustling corridors of a high-rise corporate building, a young woman named Freya found herself caught between who she was and who she wanted to be. Freya was courageous, fiercely intelligent, and carried an undeniable charisma that made her unforgettable. But beneath her quick wit and quirky charm was a longing—a yearning to connect deeply, to lead with heart, and to create something truly meaningful.

One evening, after yet another tense team meeting, Freya found herself alone in the office, staring blankly at her notepad. She was frustrated. Words had failed her again. She had ideas—big, bold, beautiful ones—but they seemed to get lost in translation. Miscommunication hung in the air, building invisible walls between her and her team.

Just as she was about to pack up for the night, a soft knock echoed from the door. It was Celeste, the company’s most revered mentor. Celeste had a presence that could calm a storm—a blend of wisdom, grace, and quiet strength. She moved through the world with an ethereal energy that made you feel both seen and safe.

“You’re carrying something heavy,” Celeste said gently, gliding into the room.

Freya sighed. “It’s like I know what I want to say, but the words won’t come out right. I want my team to feel inspired, connected—but instead, I’m fumbling, and they’re frustrated.”

Celeste smiled knowingly and reached into her bag, pulling out an elegant fountain pen, its surface shimmering faintly in the dim light. “This,” she said, placing it on the desk in front of Freya, “is no ordinary pen. It has the power to transform. Not because of what it is, but because of what it invites you to do. Write with it—not for others, but for yourself. Use it to untangle your thoughts, to find your truth. And when you’re ready, use it to share that truth with the world.”

Freya picked up the pen, feeling its cool weight in her hand. “It’s beautiful,” she whispered.

“It’s yours,” Celeste said, her voice warm. “But there’s a condition: you must write with honesty and intention. Words carry energy, Freya. When you write or speak from a place of truth, you create light. That light has the power to change everything.”

Intrigued, Freya took the pen home that night. She sat at her desk, surrounded by half-drunk cups of tea and scribbled notes, and began to write. At first, the words came haltingly, awkwardly. But soon, the pen seemed to guide her. She wrote about her fears of being misunderstood, her longing to inspire her team, and the vulnerability she often hid behind her humour.

The pen glided smoothly across the page, almost as if it were alive, responding to the energy of her words. As she poured her thoughts onto the paper, Freya felt something shift—a lightness, a clarity she hadn’t known was possible.

The next morning, she walked into the office with a renewed sense of purpose. She called her team together, holding the pen in her hand as a quiet reminder of the work she’d done. This time, she spoke differently. She shared her reflections openly, admitting where she’d struggled and inviting her team to do the same. She was not trying to impress them or control the narrative; she was simply being real.

At first, there was silence. But then, one by one, her team began to share—about the challenges they were facing, their ideas, and even their fears. The room filled with a warmth that had not been there before. Walls crumbled, replaced by a sense of shared humanity.

From that day forward, Freya’s leadership began to transform. She kept the pen close, using it to journal through moments of doubt, to craft emails infused with encouragement, and to write notes of gratitude to her team. She embraced the idea that communication was not just about words; it was about the energy and intention behind them.

Celeste continued to guide her, offering wisdom when Freya needed it most. “Remember,” Celeste told her one afternoon, “leadership is not about perfection. It’s about presence. When you speak with honesty and listen with love, you create a space where others feel safe to do the same. That is where transformation happens.”

Freya carried this lesson with her, weaving kindness, grace, and courage into her leadership. Her team flourished—not because she had all the answers, but because she created an environment where answers could appear. She became a leader who inspired not through control, but through connection.

The pen, though no longer magical in her eyes, stayed a symbol—a reminder of the power of honest expression. It taught her that words, when crafted with care, could build bridges, heal wounds, and light the way forward.

Freya’s story is a testament to what is possible when we lead with heart. In a world that often values noise over nuance, she found her strength in stillness, her power in vulnerability, and her magic in the energy of her words.

So, the next time you sit down to write, think of Freya and her shimmering pen. Let your words carry light. Speak with love, write with intention, and trust that even the smallest act of honest communication can create ripples of change. In those moments, you are not just writing—you are leading. You are building bridges, nurturing connection, and inviting the world to become a little brighter, one word at a time.

Call to Action: Renew Your Writing Energy

Buy yourself a new pen—a fresh start, a clean slate, and new energy for your intentions. But before you dive in, here is something you might not have considered: that pen may have been handled before it came into your hands. Energetically, it carries traces of its journey.

Here’s the trick: clear it!

My favourite way? A spritz of Shemana Crystal Clearing Mist from Byron Bay. It’s pure magic. It can be any sage or clearing spray though. You can buy them online and get them delivered to your door.

Sage isn’t just for your pen. Have you considered that your office, car, and home might also need a spritz with some Clearing mist? It is personal, and boundaries are important here. Let the mist do its work to cleanse and revitalise the energy.