Acadia National Park: A Soul and Spirit Stretching Place
The current issue of Chebacco focuses on the history of religion on Maine’s largest island and includes my essay on religion in Acadia National Park.
A challenge comes to its successful but inglorious end: daily post 105 of 105
This is the end of my writing challenge, but not completing the exercise does not in any way feel like failure.
Advice for a better life
Learning to write well, creatively, productively applies as well to learning to live well, creatively, productively.
Teacher as artist
Teaching does not supplant writing, and the artist at some deeply significant level remains always a teacher.
Time to Resume
I am back now, resolved to persevere. The pain stays with me, but in many ways I am recovered and reclaimed.
Writing with clarity
Write clearly. Obscurity may have its pleasures, but readers want your insight, your experience, your wisdom made plain. They appreciate clarity.
On our way out of the city
Going out of town today, heading for a brief respite in the Ozarks. Summer still hangs in the air, although small hints of autumn are beginning to appear. I’m looking forward to quiet and writing. [Daily post 060 of 260 in my year-long challenge.] ♨
The Contemplative Practice of Writing
Writing serves what others say about meditation, slowing the mind, becoming aware of one’s thoughts. It sifts and focuses the rapid-fire distractions of the mind.
Writing my way through writer’s block
Writer’s block is an imaginary obstacle conjured by an anxious, insecure, fearful ego. Its best antidote is writing.
Composting my way to a better life
The metaphor of composting works for more than writing. From the compost we spread on barren grounds to the fruits we enjoy and share with others, every small exertion somehow bears fruit.
Creative Procrastination
Creativity is never procrastination. Our time in this world is a lived poem.
Daily post 010 of 260
As a writer I’m with Richard Powers in finding more fulfillment in preparing myself as a receptacle for the creative experience than in producing a daily word count.