#10 I am struggling with social media and which ones I can do without. #11 I need to accept when I have done enough. Oh and #2 to move myself and get some much needed inspiration.
In fact I bought a small notebook to keep in my handbag- I am a beginner and writing because it makes me feel connected. Am working through the Fearless Writer 🤍
Have a plan if it makes you feel better but don’t stick to it really resonated with me. I’m not a planner and it’s refreshing to see that it’s not all about planning. This was affirming for me. I realized I’d already been living by several of these guidelines. This is a keeper. 💛
No:9 It's OK for me to be weird! I actually introduce myself by saying I'm one of those weird people who loves researching/ writing in a library all day long. Thankyou for this list, other mantras really speak to me too.
Number 13. Everything is connected. Watch closely.
Thank you so much for the wonderful Summer Writing Sanctuary. My fellow writer from Writers Collective Canada recommended me to join it. Towards the end of the course I realized, that the author of the amazing book "Wabi Sabi" and the facilitator of Summer Writing Sanctuary is one and the same person! This was a moment when I was amazed at how everything is connected in this world. Thank you! Much gratitude.
Given that I've set apart my writing space and write regularly, and move regularly, the next guidepost I believe is very important is "Remove everything that is not essential."
It is # 13 for me! "Everything is Connected. Watch Slowly" feels most like a lantern for me right now. For me, this guidepost, these words, speak to the language of metaphor and how so many of us can relate in our own meaningful way. We each put our unique lens up to a metaphor and take in what resonates for us--sometimes we share a similar meaning and yet other times what we experience is uniquely ours. It's like invisible threads that are systemic in connection, and they come 'alive' when we express the impact of what we've seen, touched or read. I especially like "watch slowly" as it feels like an invitation to really get close, notice, discover and maybe get a little excited about what is unfolding.
This is so helpful! I am a great planner but l have loved the freedom of the last week with short bursts of writing with the Summer Writing Sanctuary and it has really inspired me. Plus not to overdo the planning too.
3 Practise writing simply to become more awake. It will change your life.
I think this one is my favorite for now, because I've enjoyed the spontaneous writing from prompts in River of Words so much! I ended up with poems, beginnings of stories and all kinds of ideas that I would not have encountered in my usual writing, which tends to be focused on projects or journaling. I surprized myself and I am delighted!
I love this list! Not sticking to the plan - I have learned that whatever plans I make, something usually happens to send them off piste, often in a good way! I know I need to loosen up a little, leave room for magic to happen!
Also, thanks so much Beth for adding audio to your essays - I love audio books so listening suits me!
Remove everything that is nonessential.
That’s the key.
Thank you.
#10 I am struggling with social media and which ones I can do without. #11 I need to accept when I have done enough. Oh and #2 to move myself and get some much needed inspiration.
I think numbers 4 and 5 resonate most.
In fact I bought a small notebook to keep in my handbag- I am a beginner and writing because it makes me feel connected. Am working through the Fearless Writer 🤍
Brilliant! The sacred space is so important even though it doesn't necessarily work straight away
Number 3 resonates in a way I can't fully explain, but it's true ❤️
Have a plan if it makes you feel better but don’t stick to it really resonated with me. I’m not a planner and it’s refreshing to see that it’s not all about planning. This was affirming for me. I realized I’d already been living by several of these guidelines. This is a keeper. 💛
No:9 It's OK for me to be weird! I actually introduce myself by saying I'm one of those weird people who loves researching/ writing in a library all day long. Thankyou for this list, other mantras really speak to me too.
I feel the same way! I laughed out loud when I read that specific guidepost 😊
Number 13. Everything is connected. Watch closely.
Thank you so much for the wonderful Summer Writing Sanctuary. My fellow writer from Writers Collective Canada recommended me to join it. Towards the end of the course I realized, that the author of the amazing book "Wabi Sabi" and the facilitator of Summer Writing Sanctuary is one and the same person! This was a moment when I was amazed at how everything is connected in this world. Thank you! Much gratitude.
Thank you Beth for this very generous course - really a little joyful pocket to keep dipping into
Given that I've set apart my writing space and write regularly, and move regularly, the next guidepost I believe is very important is "Remove everything that is not essential."
It is # 13 for me! "Everything is Connected. Watch Slowly" feels most like a lantern for me right now. For me, this guidepost, these words, speak to the language of metaphor and how so many of us can relate in our own meaningful way. We each put our unique lens up to a metaphor and take in what resonates for us--sometimes we share a similar meaning and yet other times what we experience is uniquely ours. It's like invisible threads that are systemic in connection, and they come 'alive' when we express the impact of what we've seen, touched or read. I especially like "watch slowly" as it feels like an invitation to really get close, notice, discover and maybe get a little excited about what is unfolding.
Number 3 for me right now, “Practice writing simply to become more awake. It will change your life.”
As a result of the Summer Writing Sanctuary, I’m ready to begin and looking forward to this adventure! Thank you, Beth!
This is so helpful! I am a great planner but l have loved the freedom of the last week with short bursts of writing with the Summer Writing Sanctuary and it has really inspired me. Plus not to overdo the planning too.
3 Practise writing simply to become more awake. It will change your life.
I think this one is my favorite for now, because I've enjoyed the spontaneous writing from prompts in River of Words so much! I ended up with poems, beginnings of stories and all kinds of ideas that I would not have encountered in my usual writing, which tends to be focused on projects or journaling. I surprized myself and I am delighted!
I love this list! Not sticking to the plan - I have learned that whatever plans I make, something usually happens to send them off piste, often in a good way! I know I need to loosen up a little, leave room for magic to happen!
Also, thanks so much Beth for adding audio to your essays - I love audio books so listening suits me!
ALL OF THEM, though if I was forced to pick ONE, it's actually the line *after* the fifteen. "You are a writer, and the world needs your medicine."
This is the lantern I continually need this season of my life. Thank you 🌻