“We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand.” -C. S. Lewis I like to read and understand new things, but it doesn’t end there. I agree with Lewis; writing brings my understanding to a much deeper level. I just don’t think it ends there. There’s always layers toContinue reading “Understanding Through Writing”
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Go Big for Your Joy
Learn to be happy where you are. Learn to kiss the kids and clean the house how you want to because I promise you that those things are going to pay off. Let it go. Take this summer to let go of the things that keep you from living your best life. I really wantContinue reading “Go Big for Your Joy”
Cheat Codes for Writing
“I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I’m afraid of.” —Joss Whedon I spent all day carving away at my novel. It feels weird where I am. It’s so familiar, but it’s all so different. Same writer. Same novel.Continue reading “Cheat Codes for Writing”
Don’t Forget the Value of Your Words.
“Every word a woman writes changes the story of the world, revises the official version.” -Carolyn See
The Poetry Process
“Poetry is the one place where people can speak their original human mind. It is the outlet for people to say in public what is known in private.” -Allen Ginsberg I find that poetry comes to me in a rebellious way. If I force it out of me, it’s not as good, but if IContinue reading “The Poetry Process”
Comfort in Your Writing Space
I have had writing spaces all over my house. At first, I had this huge space down in the basement. I didn’t really do too well with my allergies. Then I had a smaller but still a decent-sized space in the basement, but this time it was in a partially finished room. It still botheredContinue reading “Comfort in Your Writing Space”
Keep Going
“One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming.” – Morgan Harper Nichols Here’s a gentle reminder. Don’t forget to look back and take time to appreciate all that you’ve survived and accomplished. Now keep going.
And Here We Are
II. You see we’re tired, my heart and I. We dealt with books, we trusted men, And in our own blood drenched the pen, As if such colours could not fly. We walked too straight for fortune’s end, We loved too true to keep a friend ; At last we’re tired, my heart and I.Continue reading “And Here We Are”
My Happy Pill
“The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.” -Audrey Hepburn I used to scoff at quotes like this. Now I let the enjoyment come to me as much as it wants to. I welcome joy and ease. The struggle comes on its own too. LikeContinue reading “My Happy Pill”
Summer Incoming
In honor of summer, I wanted to share this piece by Amy Lowell from the Poetry Foundation. I love a good bath and I love even more summer flowing in through the windows. Bath By Amy Lowell The day is fresh-washed and fair, and there is a smell of tulips and narcissus in the air. TheContinue reading “Summer Incoming”
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