“Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.” -Lyndon B. Johnson This quote is the perfect follow-up to my last post, Solitude is a process. I have a Sunday Solitude that has been developed for years into a day that gently flows me back toContinue reading “Journey to Peace”
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Solitude is a Process
“Strange, how rich it feels to be cleansed of all chatter.” -Pico Iyer When holidays land on Sunday, it throws off my entire week. Lol Solitude is a beautiful process for me. I’ve taken ideas from Julia Cameron, Hermann Hesse, and of course, we can’t forget Jesus. There’s some intention involved, but nothing more thanContinue reading “Solitude is a Process”
Gentle Reminder
“Tyrants always fear art because tyrants want to mystify while art tends to clarify. The good artist is a vehicle of truth, he formulates ideas which would otherwise remain vague and focuses attention upon facts which can then no longer be ignored. The tyrant persecutes the artist by silencing him or by attempting to degradeContinue reading “Gentle Reminder”
Coffee Shop Vibes
“Some writers like to work in other places like coffee shops, but I can’t – I’d end up people-watching. And if I were at a bookstore, I’d be reading. Sometimes I have some music on, but usually I like it quiet.” -Julie Kagawa I haven’t had a good writing session at a coffee shop inContinue reading “Coffee Shop Vibes”
Spark Joy
A story should entertain the writer, too.” -Stephen King This is true for both writing and real life! From what I’ve learned over the past 10 years, it’s that whether you have tons of money or no money at all, it’s your job to find the fun in life. Don’t wait for this or that.Continue reading “Spark Joy”
Summer Writing Passion
“There are things in life that come over you sudden as a flash flood, total as an eclipse — the great loves, the great creative passions, the great urges to conquer a mountain or a theorem.” -Maria Popova This is how Ms. Popava started her blog. Wow! Along with a good writing session (which IContinue reading “Summer Writing Passion”
A Good Writing Day.
“Tomorrow may be hell, but today was a good writing day, and on the good writing days nothing else matters.” -Neil Gaiman Ah, the way a good writing day makes everything better. I don’t rely on having good writing days, but I welcome them with open arms when they arrive. The thing is, good writingContinue reading “A Good Writing Day.”
Intuition and Writing
“Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.” -Ray Bradbury Writing can be like a faucet; turn the knobs of your imagination and let the words flow. Those are on good nights. Like most writers, I love those nights. There are times when our intuition is clearer and times when we areContinue reading “Intuition and Writing”
Uninterrupted
“Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted.” – Jules Renard I’m very slowly getting back into my writing. I think things are going to slow down, and then bam! Both my girls have big days all in one day and within just a few short hours. I try my best to have hope thatContinue reading “Uninterrupted”
Understanding Through Writing
“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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