Laurie Frankel on the respite of the writing desk when the world is on fire, on sitting her ass down (despite her inner critic), and on a response practice that might change the way you read.
I also had to look up diegetically (never too old to learn) - and then got lost in the idea of the world inside the narrative space... where I have and often do find respite (desk or no desk). These days I carefully curate what I watch and what I read; and then watch and read closely. I think I am trying to ensure that I am building / reinforcing the sort of world I want to live in. I feel deeply the two are intrinsically linked - that what I take in, becomes a part of who I am, and then finds its way out again. I want to be intentional about that - both in my writing and in my life. And from that, hopefully creativity if cultivated.
Thank you for this most beautiful post, Lillace. I love how you are thinking about curating what you take in -- because it shapes what you bring out into the world. Thanks for your thinking and your living and your creativity.
I had to look it up too! Sitting down is kryptonite to the inner critic, gradually weakening its power as yours grows stronger. Laurie's words, strung together bringing a story to life, are magic. Thank you for sharing her answers with us.
I also had to look up diegetically (never too old to learn) - and then got lost in the idea of the world inside the narrative space... where I have and often do find respite (desk or no desk). These days I carefully curate what I watch and what I read; and then watch and read closely. I think I am trying to ensure that I am building / reinforcing the sort of world I want to live in. I feel deeply the two are intrinsically linked - that what I take in, becomes a part of who I am, and then finds its way out again. I want to be intentional about that - both in my writing and in my life. And from that, hopefully creativity if cultivated.
Thank you for another delicious read x
Thank you for this most beautiful post, Lillace. I love how you are thinking about curating what you take in -- because it shapes what you bring out into the world. Thanks for your thinking and your living and your creativity.
Thank you for sharing the workshop recording with Padraig O'Tuama. Listening to it was balm for my soul on a day with difficult news. Deep gratitude!
You're welcome. It was a gift to be in conversation with him. Felt like a balm to me too. Glad it was that for you. Especially now.
I had to look it up too! Sitting down is kryptonite to the inner critic, gradually weakening its power as yours grows stronger. Laurie's words, strung together bringing a story to life, are magic. Thank you for sharing her answers with us.
Perfectly said, Ann -- kryptonite indeed! Isn't she magic? Thanks for reading and for your comment.
I wanted to listen to the workshop with Padraig O'Tuama but your sign in thinks that my email is invalid when it is not. What to do? Thanks.
Hi -- I'd be happy to enroll you from my end if that is useful. Can you share your email address with me?
mjsteinhagen@gmail.com