Too long and too remote, but not forgotten. I have been away, and not attentive to our weekly gathering for a few weeks, dear writerly friends. It has been good to rest and renew and to grow the creative spirit that abides and resides within me – truly, within all of us. There are times when we must stop, catch our breath, listen and rejoice in the opportunity to nurture our creative energy.
Today my virtual coach, Julia Cameron, has sent words of wisdom that have touched my heart. I hope they will inspire your reflection and motivate your writing as well.
In The Artist’s Way, Cameron quotes the ancient book of Jewish law, The Talmud when she offers these words of wisdom:
Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers, “Grow, grow.”
As writers, we must be self-motivated through developing goals and disciplining our skills of focus and attention. Staying the path and following our vision for our creation is a structured and linear task. Yet, without creative inspiration, we would not pursue our craft. For many the intangible evolution of creative expression involves prayer and meditation – moments and times to reflect, rejoice and renew.
Meditative moments also mean that we must listen. That Angel voice speaks to us . . . but do we listen? Do we surround ourselves with life, love and people who will encourage and nurture our creativity? Do we avoid the negativeity and excuses that prevent us from being all we can be in our creative lives? Yes, of course we want constructive criticism and to know where we need to improve, learn and excel. Suggestions provide opportunities to help us to be our best.
Yet, we must never forget to seek:
our personal ANGEL and COACH
to LISTEN
to allow ourselves to “GROW, GROW”
Welcome back and happy writing.
Please let me know you have stopped by to “SPIN A GOOD YARN” with me today!
See you next week…
4 thoughts on “FIND YOUR COACH, LISTEN TO YOUR ANGEL”
I think it means you may be too busy when you have to be reminded to take a break! You are correct when you say, “There are times when we must stop, catch our breath, listen….”
I need to take your advice! I hear too that the busier that you are the more that you actually need to think so you don’t become too frantic!
Thank you for making me think this morning!
The words of Julia Cameron inspire me too. I find a cup of coffee with a group of other writers gives me a huge burst of creative energy. Its so nice to crawl out of my office for a while and share a laugh with like-minded ladies 🙂
I enjoy the comradarie withwriters. There is encouragement and positive energy exchanged. Those vibes help me when I return to write.
I love this angel quote and will think of it often! I may be tempted to share it with everyone I know 🙂
I think it means you may be too busy when you have to be reminded to take a break! You are correct when you say, “There are times when we must stop, catch our breath, listen….”
I need to take your advice! I hear too that the busier that you are the more that you actually need to think so you don’t become too frantic!
Thank you for making me think this morning!
The words of Julia Cameron inspire me too. I find a cup of coffee with a group of other writers gives me a huge burst of creative energy. Its so nice to crawl out of my office for a while and share a laugh with like-minded ladies 🙂
I enjoy the comradarie withwriters. There is encouragement and positive energy exchanged. Those vibes help me when I return to write.
I love this angel quote and will think of it often! I may be tempted to share it with everyone I know 🙂