I had this same revelation a couple of months ago. My writing spirit had just dried up. I didn't want to anymore. Can you imagine?! Not want to write?? Crazy. Then I realized how obligatory it was. Only the best words were allowed out. In time, I questioned everything before getting it on the page. No wonder the words stopped wanting to play.
When I let myself write exactly what I was thinking, consequences be damned, the wellspring burst open again. Well, until last week but that's just burnout and health issues. Everyone needs a break sometimes. Without the obligation weighing me down, I'm looking forward to writing again when my break is over. And that feeling is priceless. 💕
it is this diving deep into memories, blockings of your inner self - unworked truth and amicably, lovingly enbrace what and who you are. Take off your mask and become a friend to yourself and what ever happened to you before. Your past is the fundament (-->foundation) of your existence. The ground you build your house of existence upon. Look within - not without.
Moving away from the flesh's existence on Earth opening Transcendental Space. As spiritual teacher Nisar Gadatta Maharaj said: /quote "when we look within and see we are nothing, that is Wisdom. When we look without and see "I am Everything" that is Love. Between within and without Life turns. / unquote. Finding "Nothing" being "Everything" (Universal Existence) is bringing Relief, Freedom, Happiness -> waking up.
Discipline, Courage and Fortitude are the driving forces keeping you going.
Writing things you want is EXTREMELY important. For better or worse, the only person that will appreciate your work is first and foremost, YOURSELF. First satisfy yourself, then think about the world. Not the other way around. Just a little thought. Thanks for sharing!
Crazy, how much of a difference it can make, if we change a little word.
But I never use the word "should" for writing, because I actually want to write, even if it's been a busy day (and I couldn't write in the morning for whatever reason).
I had this same revelation a couple of months ago. My writing spirit had just dried up. I didn't want to anymore. Can you imagine?! Not want to write?? Crazy. Then I realized how obligatory it was. Only the best words were allowed out. In time, I questioned everything before getting it on the page. No wonder the words stopped wanting to play.
When I let myself write exactly what I was thinking, consequences be damned, the wellspring burst open again. Well, until last week but that's just burnout and health issues. Everyone needs a break sometimes. Without the obligation weighing me down, I'm looking forward to writing again when my break is over. And that feeling is priceless. 💕
Yes! Obligatory writing is writing we want to get away from. Enjoy!
Nice!
Dear AM/Joe-Kwame,
it is this diving deep into memories, blockings of your inner self - unworked truth and amicably, lovingly enbrace what and who you are. Take off your mask and become a friend to yourself and what ever happened to you before. Your past is the fundament (-->foundation) of your existence. The ground you build your house of existence upon. Look within - not without.
Moving away from the flesh's existence on Earth opening Transcendental Space. As spiritual teacher Nisar Gadatta Maharaj said: /quote "when we look within and see we are nothing, that is Wisdom. When we look without and see "I am Everything" that is Love. Between within and without Life turns. / unquote. Finding "Nothing" being "Everything" (Universal Existence) is bringing Relief, Freedom, Happiness -> waking up.
Discipline, Courage and Fortitude are the driving forces keeping you going.
Namasté, Joe-Kwame
Great stuff Joe!
Thank You, Alex 🐘🌍🧘🏼♂
It really chamged the perspective of how I should see writing. Thanks Alex
thanks!
Art doesn’t born when forced. It comes out naturally.
And when it does, it just flows without even trying. Words to the paper or images to the screens.
Below is. one of my short stories, if you’d like a brief escape from reality:
https://theoddshortstories.substack.com/p/are-dreams-actually-real
👌🏼👌🏼
Writing things you want is EXTREMELY important. For better or worse, the only person that will appreciate your work is first and foremost, YOURSELF. First satisfy yourself, then think about the world. Not the other way around. Just a little thought. Thanks for sharing!
Love that
Crazy, how much of a difference it can make, if we change a little word.
But I never use the word "should" for writing, because I actually want to write, even if it's been a busy day (and I couldn't write in the morning for whatever reason).
well then you're a lucky man Tim!
I love the perception of accepting that it's okay to write poorly. That can obviously be refined later. Enjoyment is the key.
exactly!
This is also the reason I transitioned to writing and away from other mediums. But this feels fun, where video/etc felt much more like work.
Writing has a very low barrier to entry - that's why I love it.
Thanks Alex, I needed this reframe this morning….Yeah, I get to write today, hurrah 🎉
It seems so easy to slip into obligation, even though I don’t need to.
so true - glad it helped!