I had conflicts and had to miss the Lark & Owl session the other day, but I hope to make it to one in the future! I might bring a friend. "Exerting oneself" is perfect advice to regain sanity. A counselor friend says, "Depression in an active mind in an inactive body." I often think of his words when I get out for a walk, or seek to tidy a corner. This damp, chilly weather makes walks less appealing, so there's more tidying to be done!
Thanks for this - so true. "I have come away from these initial meetings feeling less crazy and more inspired to keep up my own writing practice" - amen to that!
I'm always happy to see a new piece from you. This one is certainly apt for many writers. Best wishes and thanks for the nice insight. Also, I love that you are looking for wonderful paragraphs.
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Being a person who works from home I can relate to this. It is so good to join with like-minded individuals at Lark and Owl to work on writing. The exertion of writing certainly helps to keep me somewhat sane. Thanks for doing these little workshops.
Writing Lessons: The "Lowering Medicine" of Community
I had conflicts and had to miss the Lark & Owl session the other day, but I hope to make it to one in the future! I might bring a friend. "Exerting oneself" is perfect advice to regain sanity. A counselor friend says, "Depression in an active mind in an inactive body." I often think of his words when I get out for a walk, or seek to tidy a corner. This damp, chilly weather makes walks less appealing, so there's more tidying to be done!
I’ve never been able to get these WORDS out of my mind: “The horror. The horror.”
OMG... lowering medicine... love. Thank you for your words, Beth, and for reminding us of the words of others.
Thanks for this - so true. "I have come away from these initial meetings feeling less crazy and more inspired to keep up my own writing practice" - amen to that!
I'm always happy to see a new piece from you. This one is certainly apt for many writers. Best wishes and thanks for the nice insight. Also, I love that you are looking for wonderful paragraphs.
Being a person who works from home I can relate to this. It is so good to join with like-minded individuals at Lark and Owl to work on writing. The exertion of writing certainly helps to keep me somewhat sane. Thanks for doing these little workshops.