Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Tue, Feb 25 2020
Can conflict in our own lives make us better writers?
When we have woes and troubles, it's tempting to get stuck in our mudholes of despair where we wallow in resentment, anger, and frustration. It's a very human thing to do, but it can keep us from moving on with our progress in life.
A certain animated movie song features the idea of letting it go. That might not seem logical when we feel that we've been wronged. But using our writer mind to imagine what would happen if we did let things go is a healthy exercise in taking care of our own mental and spiritual health, maybe even our physical health. Some people use beating up a pillow to get out frustration. But what if we did something physical that actually helped us visualize a physical release as an act of self-care. Some might go for walk in nature or dig out weeds for a more beautiful garden. It might help us move toward a freer form of thinking, which might also lead to a positive, healthy imagination that gives our writing both wings and a solid foundation.
posted at: 11:27 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
When we have woes and troubles, it's tempting to get stuck in our mudholes of despair where we wallow in resentment, anger, and frustration. It's a very human thing to do, but it can keep us from moving on with our progress in life.
A certain animated movie song features the idea of letting it go. That might not seem logical when we feel that we've been wronged. But using our writer mind to imagine what would happen if we did let things go is a healthy exercise in taking care of our own mental and spiritual health, maybe even our physical health. Some people use beating up a pillow to get out frustration. But what if we did something physical that actually helped us visualize a physical release as an act of self-care. Some might go for walk in nature or dig out weeds for a more beautiful garden. It might help us move toward a freer form of thinking, which might also lead to a positive, healthy imagination that gives our writing both wings and a solid foundation.
posted at: 11:27 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
