I've been complaining of a lack of connection to myself and others. I've felt untethered, like I'm bobbing around in the ocean without an anchor. Julia Cameron writes that for creative and artistic people, "attention is a way to connect and survive". In fact she encourages us to immerse ourselves in the flow of life and pay close attention.
I haven't 'visited' Scotland properly for years. Ok, T and I went up to Edinburgh in April to visit the uni but that wasn't a real visit. Before that, I took T there for a week or so, but he was about 8 - far too young to appreciate what its all about. I'm a … Continue reading Anticipating … Scotland through a literary lens
I've read how people talk about life as process too (for example Julia Cameron). It is a way of doing, not what is done ... If you know anything about me, you will know this got me thinking, do I live in process? Do I have a way of doing?
The Hay House Writers workshop in Dublin at the end of April inspired and motivated me. As I hoped it would. You can read about my apprehensions here. Many things were said that I needed to hear to silence Mergatroid (she is my critical ego, my Inner Critic). The biggie being "surely what I have to … Continue reading Surely what I have to say has already been said?
Twyford.
Three of us exploring the work of local artists.
Houses and studios are open to the public.
Art in all forms is on display.
This is one section of the Henley Art Trail for 2019.
This year I am stepping up my challenge to read 50 books, especially as I will not be working for at least 3 months from February to April!
Looking at the need to belong to a tribe or community from a fresh perspective. I'll share some thoughts from Christiane Northrup's book which are perfect for my Thursday Thort series.
I'm trying to live joyfully But today that is overshadowed by a little voice inside my head You know the one... As I prepare for a month of writing with NaNoWriMo, altschmerz arises in me, if that's how John Koenig intended the word to be used. But I'm sure he won't mind how I use it. Back … Continue reading Living joyfully: Altschmerz…
Yes, I am! As NaNoWriMo starts next week, I was thinking that maybe I should put the word out on WordPress that I am doing NaNoWriMo again this year. I've seen that there are loads of other bloggers doing it too! On the NaNoWriMo site, October has been designated as "Preptober", a time to get … Continue reading Am I actually prepping for NaNoWriMo?
Have you ever read a book that you come back to again and again? "Simple Abundance: A daybook of comfort and joy" by Sarah Ban Breathnach (pronounced “Bon Brannock”) is the non-fiction book that I return to over and over again. Read about my relationship to this comforting book.
growing veg, small boys, hope and contentment in Gloucester
find your balance...
Anxious? Afraid? Let's do it anyway!
Helping Women find a meaningingful lifestyle in MIdlife & Beyond
Inspiration for creative folks like you.
musings of a frequent flying scientist
My plant obsession
Visiting all of England's central public libraries ... and recording what catches my eye.
Creative Exploration in Words and Pictures
Expressing Thought Through Photography
To See a World in a Grain of Sand...
Adventures at home and abroad
MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE STEP AT A TIME
Exploring and Documenting Life-Affirming Alternatives to the Hero's Journey
Words about Art and Life
Book reviews by Jazmin Jade, an unpublished author.
Writer & Photographer | Halifax, Canada
Longer Musings of A. C. Hawk
author of fantasy with a dark twist
