Lose Yourself

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 “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton

I used to feel like I needed this for art. This is definitely not my intention as a writer, but I could see how it could happen unintentionally. I don’t know how I feel about the idea of losing ourselves. I could see finding new aspects of ourselves. I could see how writing helps you learn to let go of parts of yourself that don’t serve you anymore. But to lose yourself as a writer, I can’t really say that I agree.

Would love to hear your thoughts. Do you think writing enables you to find yourself and lose yourself?

Published by Jayne

Jayne is a writer. On her free time she likes to be with her family hiking outdoors and traveling. New England is her home and place of birth. When asked what she wants to teach the world she replied, "Don't stop searching. Too many times, in my old life, I put my search aside for more 'important matters.' I didn't realize the thing I was searching for held what was most important; my soul purpose." Jayne works daily on improving her craft and at times can get down on herself, but her favorite morning mantra is "It's a new day." and that's what she strives to start with.

3 thoughts on “Lose Yourself”

  1. Can be both! Your heart find its voice within words expressed, and the same time loses itself, immersed within its unfathomable depth. The perspective not necessarily negative, if what you lose is what needs to be elevated. If the breadth in your soul finds within one’s heart, reveals the essence within as its deeper meaning! Blessings.

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