I too tend to overthink and I appreciate your nudge to not let that get in the way.
Thank you for encourage me and others to bring our creativity into the world! I actually believe that's why we are all here - to express what is uniquely ours to express!
When I have a creative decision to make, I relax my mind and allow and invite guidance.
I'm excited you're taking this leap, Kathy, and look forward to so much more!
Today, I taught my grandsons about mindfulness. Before they got here, I ordered a small Zen Garden, thinking it could be a quiet activity. Today, we unboxed it, dumped out the sand, used the rakes to shape the sand, and placed the rocks in a pattern. They decided they wanted to put some of my crystals in there, too. Not sure how much they understood, but the oldest one told his mom that the younger one was doing mindfulness. It's a peaceful way to 'not think' if there is such a thing. After they go back home, I will keep it in a place where I can use it. Thanks, Peggy, for your encouragement as well!
At the moment the writing I'm doing leans more toward journalism / commentary, which takes some of the decision making out of it. A few years ago, though, I wrote a novel. About a month into the process, I rescued a dog, a greyhound, from the rehoming centre. We quickly settled into the perfect routine: breakfast, hour long dog walk in which I'd let my mind just wander, and allow images and scenes to play themselves out in my head. Then we'd head home and he'd curl up on his dog bed while I spent the rest of the day writing out those scenes and images as the next few pages of the novel took shape. I thoroughly recommend it as a writing practice. You don't *have* to get a dog, of course, simply being out in nature will do the trick. I just liked the company.
Thank you! Love your story! I'm editing the first draft of a novel and it is a process for sure. Walking is a great way to process writing, made all the better with a trusted companion.
I too tend to overthink and I appreciate your nudge to not let that get in the way.
Thank you for encourage me and others to bring our creativity into the world! I actually believe that's why we are all here - to express what is uniquely ours to express!
When I have a creative decision to make, I relax my mind and allow and invite guidance.
I'm excited you're taking this leap, Kathy, and look forward to so much more!
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Today, I taught my grandsons about mindfulness. Before they got here, I ordered a small Zen Garden, thinking it could be a quiet activity. Today, we unboxed it, dumped out the sand, used the rakes to shape the sand, and placed the rocks in a pattern. They decided they wanted to put some of my crystals in there, too. Not sure how much they understood, but the oldest one told his mom that the younger one was doing mindfulness. It's a peaceful way to 'not think' if there is such a thing. After they go back home, I will keep it in a place where I can use it. Thanks, Peggy, for your encouragement as well!
You're welcome, Kathy! What a wonderful story of your grandsons and their inherent wisdom.
Lovely post.
At the moment the writing I'm doing leans more toward journalism / commentary, which takes some of the decision making out of it. A few years ago, though, I wrote a novel. About a month into the process, I rescued a dog, a greyhound, from the rehoming centre. We quickly settled into the perfect routine: breakfast, hour long dog walk in which I'd let my mind just wander, and allow images and scenes to play themselves out in my head. Then we'd head home and he'd curl up on his dog bed while I spent the rest of the day writing out those scenes and images as the next few pages of the novel took shape. I thoroughly recommend it as a writing practice. You don't *have* to get a dog, of course, simply being out in nature will do the trick. I just liked the company.
Thank you! Love your story! I'm editing the first draft of a novel and it is a process for sure. Walking is a great way to process writing, made all the better with a trusted companion.