Writers Must Train not Only their Ear but also their Soul.

“The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul.” -Wassily Kandinsky

This quote can quickly get too philosophical for me. Souls, what are they and where do we find them? Do we find them, or are they just there when we arrive here? The point is that writing should be more than mastering technique and finding the perfect word. Those things are important, but we must ask on our journey: is writing limited to mastering those things? I don’t think so. Writing should inspire discomfort, shouldn’t it? It should take you from the status quo and invite you into new thoughts and ideas that those around you aren’t yet ready to entertain. I think this is a good reminder when we start to circle perfection and overthinking. It’s not just about perfection; it’s about you, the writer, becoming better than you were yesterday. Whatever that looks like, that is enough.

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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. View more posts

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I love this challenge! In some ways, I think finding your soul is just another way of saying, be true to yourself, ie, authentic.

Cheers!

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