It is amazing how many of us have our original voices squelched as we grow up--by parents, the educational system, the political system, the patriarchy, capitalism... the list goes on. Reclaiming our voices and hearts is truly the work of a lifetime.
Truly it is, and the time is NOW! The Earth needs us with our hearts open, engaged and ready for all the changes that are coming. Onward into the Gaiacene!
Modrrn has distracted us, numbed us, and isolated us to the point where many can't become their purpose from typical words. You are quite correct that an emotion, summoned (not created) by a gifted storyteller can break through the shell of madness and bring forth our Wild, connected nature. 🙏
That's a very interesting distinction to consider, for me as a writer--I do feel that I 'summon" emotion, and stories in general, rather than "create" them. I have long been curious as to how the process works. But in general, it works best when I don't overthink it--when I surrender myself as a vessel for the images and words to flow through. Thanks for your thoughts, Derek!
Wow -Jenn - thank you. What a powerful piece that resonates so profoundly...you took the words right out of my mouth! I hope many will read this and take a big breath in ... and out again. Let's do this!
It is amazing how many of us have our original voices squelched as we grow up--by parents, the educational system, the political system, the patriarchy, capitalism... the list goes on. Reclaiming our voices and hearts is truly the work of a lifetime.
Truly it is, and the time is NOW! The Earth needs us with our hearts open, engaged and ready for all the changes that are coming. Onward into the Gaiacene!
Modrrn has distracted us, numbed us, and isolated us to the point where many can't become their purpose from typical words. You are quite correct that an emotion, summoned (not created) by a gifted storyteller can break through the shell of madness and bring forth our Wild, connected nature. 🙏
That's a very interesting distinction to consider, for me as a writer--I do feel that I 'summon" emotion, and stories in general, rather than "create" them. I have long been curious as to how the process works. But in general, it works best when I don't overthink it--when I surrender myself as a vessel for the images and words to flow through. Thanks for your thoughts, Derek!
Wide awake here!
Yes, your big heart is open, I know, Dory!
Wow -Jenn - thank you. What a powerful piece that resonates so profoundly...you took the words right out of my mouth! I hope many will read this and take a big breath in ... and out again. Let's do this!
Thank you Marisa! If you'd like to link to my essay on your Substack that would be one way to help those ripples move out! Yes, let's do this!!!
I will how do I do that?