I don't know if you had me in mind, but my goodness, have you and I had this conversation many times! And each time you remind me of this tenderness and patience, it is SO valuable and needed. Thank you for guiding me and others on this journey 💜
Reminds me of a quote from one of your favorite shows, which I am slightly tweaking: "Writing is life. But writing is also death. But, mostly, WRITING IS LIFE!"
I feel so fortunate to be in community with other writers like you, so that we can have these important conversations. Oh yes, we have had this conversation many times. Thank you for your kind words.
Allison, your writing moves through me so deeply. Thank you for naming all of this so I can give myself space and understanding through my avoidance of my ongoing book about my grandmother. I feel now that naming all the reasons for this avoidance can help me to move through these feelings. I will keep sitting with myself and be patient with my feelings. So much about your writing is wise and deeply felt and vulnerable. Thank you!
I am so glad this was helpful, Elizabeth. That is such a big part of why I write - to help others, if I can. Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to respond so thoughtfully. Best of luck as you continue to write this important story!
I love this post, Allison. Thank you for writing it. I find that when I need rest, I feel guilty about letting myself fully have it, even though I *know* it's part of the process (of writing and of life)... This feels very relevant for me right now.
It's a lifelong practice, I think. Recognizing when rest is needed and then allowing oneself the permission to rest. I salute anyone who is trying to do better at this. Thanks for reading and commenting, Joanna.
I don't know if you had me in mind, but my goodness, have you and I had this conversation many times! And each time you remind me of this tenderness and patience, it is SO valuable and needed. Thank you for guiding me and others on this journey 💜
Reminds me of a quote from one of your favorite shows, which I am slightly tweaking: "Writing is life. But writing is also death. But, mostly, WRITING IS LIFE!"
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I feel so fortunate to be in community with other writers like you, so that we can have these important conversations. Oh yes, we have had this conversation many times. Thank you for your kind words.
Allison, your writing moves through me so deeply. Thank you for naming all of this so I can give myself space and understanding through my avoidance of my ongoing book about my grandmother. I feel now that naming all the reasons for this avoidance can help me to move through these feelings. I will keep sitting with myself and be patient with my feelings. So much about your writing is wise and deeply felt and vulnerable. Thank you!
I am so glad this was helpful, Elizabeth. That is such a big part of why I write - to help others, if I can. Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to respond so thoughtfully. Best of luck as you continue to write this important story!
I love this post, Allison. Thank you for writing it. I find that when I need rest, I feel guilty about letting myself fully have it, even though I *know* it's part of the process (of writing and of life)... This feels very relevant for me right now.
It's a lifelong practice, I think. Recognizing when rest is needed and then allowing oneself the permission to rest. I salute anyone who is trying to do better at this. Thanks for reading and commenting, Joanna.