I recently found a local writing group that meets once a week. We are given a prompt and a time limit, and we go from there, keeping our hands moving and honoring whatever comes onto the page, in the spirit of Natalie Goldberg and her book "Writing Down the Bones." I actually had seen this group mentioned before somewhere on the Web about a year ago, yet I didn't join it at the time. I'm not sure why not, but I think I wasn't ready. It's been a long time since I earned my degree in creative writing, and it's been a long time since I've felt inspired to be creative. I think now that I have a bit more solid ground under my feet, I feel ready to explore that side of my life again. I miss it. I'd like to share some of my creative explorations with you here.
As a caveat, I must mention that sometimes I may write things about people in my life. I will try not to post anything too embarrassing or revealing, but please bear in mind that whatever I create is done in the spirit of love and healing. Also, although I'll be choosing certain selections from my writing practice to post, I won't be editing the actual writing. This is a place for my subconscious mind to play, not a place for my critical mind to judge.
When I went to London in 2001, I visited the poet John Keats' house, and it was one of the most sublime experiences of my life. These writings and this creative journey are in honor of him and his spirit.
This is very cool. I read all your posts all the way down to this one. Thanks for sharing the link and opening this up. You are brave! :)
ReplyDeleteI never knew you earned a degree in creative writing! I'd always assumed journalism.
Keep writing! I'll be back. :)