These are lines that stuck out to me when reading a book called Wild Mind, Living the writers life. By, Natalie Goldberg.
(Part 6)
- You have 2 shut up & write! (Get them thoughts out there!)
- It's not therapy, it's the root of literature, direct connection with your mind. ( And that's where the thoughts are formed)
- Everything will eventually pass away; y be sad? Because we love & no matter how dispassionate we become, we are not ice bricks. We are human beings with feelings. (Embrace it😘)
- U don't have to be distraught, poverty stricken, or miserable 2 be a writer. (If u are wise that's something u won't have 2 worry about 😊)
- To know u belong on the earth is a good thing. To know your body is your own & not someone else's is a good thing. ( U belong 2 u, if u let someone barrow u, always get urself back; if someone steals u, fight 2 the death for ur freedom 💪🏾)
- I own my own mind, I claim my thoughts. My mouth & the words I say with it are mine & no one can take that away. I write like myself. ( Say that loud about 5 times or until u feel it💯)
- You just have 2 do it yourself, that's the way it is. You have 2 do it, u have 2 run, write or sit. No one can do it 4 u. (Repeat this as well; I MUST PUT MY OWN WORK IN.)
Pick a quiet place or a busy place whichever u prefer just SHUT UP & WRITE!
-photo by Jodie Spartz
You can purchase Natalie's book here: https://nataliegoldberg.com/books/wild-mind-living-the-writers-life/
I also wrote and published 3 books, check them out here: https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00
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