About
A Sharper Pen: Finding the Words in Unknown Territory
In this space, I share reflections on curiosity, human connection, and the beauty of the plot twist—inspired by lived and shared experiences. Through my writing I aim to capture the "unknown territory" we all navigate, finding meaning in characters and narratives that mirror our own resilience. Human behavior has always captivated me. Not just the interaction between individuals or the response to impactful events, but the emotional layers beneath the surface that mask or hide our vulnerability. Life often provides the themes, but stories provide the canvas.
I write for those navigating their own "chapters," using a sharper pen to find the words that were never really lost. Because sometimes we don't know what we've gone through until we're past it. My writing is an exploration of what it means to be the author of one’s own story.
The challenges I faced forced me to take stock of what truly mattered and what didn’t. With an unclear path ahead and all odds stacked up against me, I had a choice: let the situation define me, or become the author of what happened next. I chose to turn the negative into a positive.
That choice reframed everything. It couldn’t be only about the health challenges I faced, or about the career I lost, or even the early retirement, but had to be about the life I could still live and the values I believed in. Moving on wasn’t just a decision; it was a necessity; for survival, for security, for safety, and ultimately, for serenity.
Illness did not mean I was done. Retirement did not mean I was done. It called for a change of focus and a shift in direction. Going forward meant possibilities — because it’s not the event that dictates what follows, it’s what you choose to do with it. The meaning you give to something will determine your motivation.
Letting go created space to listen to what my body was telling me, follow where my thoughts took me, and explore connections and interests I might otherwise have overlooked.
The journey so far has been nothing but encouraging and wonderful:
If these years have taught me anything, it’s that the art of living is not taking life too seriously - hold the pen, rely on your gut feeling, lean on your friends, and don't forget to laugh at the plot twists.
The voice was never lost, but the right words needed to be found. The next leg of my journey is dedicated to my writing and the further exploration of "unknown territory" with a much sharper pen and new chapters to unfold.
Today, I am the author of my own story.
In 2020, my life didn't turn upside down; it turned the right way up - a turbulent time when my life shifted direction, plans were rewritten for me, and momentum gave way to uncertainty. Going through a trying transition from a long career into a health-mandated retirement, I found myself in "unknown territory."
The challenges I faced forced me to take stock of what truly mattered and what didn’t. With an unclear path ahead and all odds stacked up against me, I had a choice: let the situation define me, or become the author of what happened next. I chose to turn the negative into a positive.
That choice reframed everything. It couldn’t be only about the health challenges I faced, or about the career I lost, or even the early retirement, but had to be about the life I could still live and the values I believed in. Moving on wasn’t just a decision; it was a necessity; for survival, for security, for safety, and ultimately, for serenity.
Illness did not mean I was done. Retirement did not mean I was done. It called for a change of focus and a shift in direction. Going forward meant possibilities — because it’s not the event that dictates what follows, it’s what you choose to do with it. The meaning you give to something will determine your motivation.
Letting go created space to listen to what my body was telling me, follow where my thoughts took me, and explore connections and interests I might otherwise have overlooked.
The journey so far has been nothing but encouraging and wonderful:
- Connections that didn’t just support me became my lifeline—my guiding lights who brightened the path and showed me the way.
- Inspiration and a sense of belonging found in places and people I never would have thought to look.
- A reclaimed authorship that even if I didn’t choose the opening line, I shape the chapters that follow.
If these years have taught me anything, it’s that the art of living is not taking life too seriously - hold the pen, rely on your gut feeling, lean on your friends, and don't forget to laugh at the plot twists.
The voice was never lost, but the right words needed to be found. The next leg of my journey is dedicated to my writing and the further exploration of "unknown territory" with a much sharper pen and new chapters to unfold.
Today, I am the author of my own story.
After 2020 rewrote her life when a life threatening illness brought her professional career to a close, Sonja Glover shifted focus to a purpose-driven life. Now dedicated to personal development and creative expression, Sonja Glover believes that while we don't always choose our opening lines, we always hold the pen for the chapters that follow.