I Am a Writer
I am a Writer!
To declare it this day with such joy and gratitude in my heart I am overcome.
I just finished reading Dinty W. Moore's book, The Mindful Writer: The Noble Truths of the Writing Life. It came to me by a fortuitous route, and the moment I saw the title I had the distinct feeling it would change my world. At least my writing and, I hoped, my creative life.
It did just that and more.
Moore is a writer and a Buddhist. He brings the two practices together in an easy-to-read, pocket-size book of quotes from writers and artists and thinkers followed by the author's observations.
Upon reading the Afterword my heart filled to bursting with so much joy and such gratitude that I could not stop the tears from flowing. Sobbing uncontrollably I covered an entire page with words including my declaration. And jumping-off points for at least three other pieces of writing.
I am Blessed. I am Thankful. And I am a Writer.
To declare it this day with such joy and gratitude in my heart I am overcome.
I just finished reading Dinty W. Moore's book, The Mindful Writer: The Noble Truths of the Writing Life. It came to me by a fortuitous route, and the moment I saw the title I had the distinct feeling it would change my world. At least my writing and, I hoped, my creative life.
It did just that and more.
Moore is a writer and a Buddhist. He brings the two practices together in an easy-to-read, pocket-size book of quotes from writers and artists and thinkers followed by the author's observations.
Upon reading the Afterword my heart filled to bursting with so much joy and such gratitude that I could not stop the tears from flowing. Sobbing uncontrollably I covered an entire page with words including my declaration. And jumping-off points for at least three other pieces of writing.
I am Blessed. I am Thankful. And I am a Writer.