What do you love? What won’t you let go of? What is the dull roar? When does the traffic hush? What is the secret you must to tell?What is the knowing you’ll never reveal? Are they the same? What’s the difference?
Out on the Edges
I’m out on my edges. There’s dissonance out on the edges. I'd like to be in control. I want to look good. I’m not sure either is possible when we’re pushing to expand beyond our arena of comfort. I’m a songwriter. I’ve learned the territory of writing a song. It didn’t always look good, … Continue reading Out on the Edges
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Most of the thoughts I have aren’t true. Not wholly true. Sometimes not even a little bit true. This can be a painful piece of information to run into. For instance; how many times have I predicted a person’s anger and been surprised to learn they’re not angry. How many times, sad to say, has … Continue reading Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Writing is a Siphon
When Soph’s school closed down, we adopted Kevin, the class fish. Every week or two he needs his water changed. This is a job we have a siphon for. Siphons seem magical. Once a siphon starts flowing, it will move the entire liquid contents of a higher container to a lower one. The issue is … Continue reading Writing is a Siphon
Create Your Tribe
Bringing others together is the best thing you can do for your craft. If you’re a songwriter, organize a song circle. If you’re a writer, organize a salon. Do the same if you’re a poet, a potter, or a painter. Create a space where you can share your craft with others who do The Work. … Continue reading Create Your Tribe
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