To be a writer, you really don't have to write every day. In Bodies in Motion and at Rest, Thomas Lynch describes the essential, exquisite calm that comes with a life of the mind, a life in books. “All you need is a little peace and quiet and the words will come to you—your own voice or the other’s. Your own voice or the voice of God. Perspiration. Inspiration. It feels like a gift.”
One of the earliest lessons I needed to learn in my writing life is that creativity is cyclical. I really love nurturing a consistent writing practice, working as close to every day as possible. But sometimes that just doesn't happen and I've learned to accept it. Thanks for this reminder.
Wonderful Michelle! Love your observation that "patience evokes a kind of generosity with the creative self." And there's a beautiful sense of calm and opening in your writing itself
Very wise words. Patience is so important yet massively underrated. A bit like sleep or resting in general: we underestimate how much we need it and how much we benefit from it. Thanks for this very timely reminder.
One of the earliest lessons I needed to learn in my writing life is that creativity is cyclical. I really love nurturing a consistent writing practice, working as close to every day as possible. But sometimes that just doesn't happen and I've learned to accept it. Thanks for this reminder.
"Creativity is cyclical"--yes. Our creativity has seasons. Not all are abundant, but some are.
Wonderful Michelle! Love your observation that "patience evokes a kind of generosity with the creative self." And there's a beautiful sense of calm and opening in your writing itself
Thank you so much Kristin-)
Very wise words. Patience is so important yet massively underrated. A bit like sleep or resting in general: we underestimate how much we need it and how much we benefit from it. Thanks for this very timely reminder.