Katie- this post was so helpful. I've read it several times. "...in the quiet I could hear my own voice and that of my book." and "You have to picture taking your head off your body and putting it on the shelf." These penetrated the writer in me who has been procrastinating with a difficult project- as if doing other things will create words on the page. I need to listen and be patient and the "head off" image is so helpful. Running takes the head off, but as soon as I sit down, it quickly finds it's way back to my body. I think that happens because I create expectations. Not having expectations once you have committed to a project or form is hard, but I know it's the only way to hear my muse. Patience, quiet, no expectations and sit at my desk. Going. Thanks.
Katie- this post was so helpful. I've read it several times. "...in the quiet I could hear my own voice and that of my book." and "You have to picture taking your head off your body and putting it on the shelf." These penetrated the writer in me who has been procrastinating with a difficult project- as if doing other things will create words on the page. I need to listen and be patient and the "head off" image is so helpful. Running takes the head off, but as soon as I sit down, it quickly finds it's way back to my body. I think that happens because I create expectations. Not having expectations once you have committed to a project or form is hard, but I know it's the only way to hear my muse. Patience, quiet, no expectations and sit at my desk. Going. Thanks.