I heard Jane Hirshfield’s interview also, the one with Sam Harris. It’s so apparent. I’m only a cook when I fry an egg. I’m likewise a writer when I engage in that work. To replay Buckminster Fuller’s dictum, “I seem to be a verb.”
Flow, I think, is almost innate in someone who creates. it doesn't mean it there all the time, certainly. But it's an element of an artist's (in all that means) DNA. I love that you didn't mention "inspiration" or link it to flow. If a writer or poet or artist of any kind is waiting for "inspiration" to move you to create, you'll be waiting a long time. The work is a craft. Get to work. But leave yourself open for the "flow." When it comes, ride it. Be Dr. Dre whenever you must.
Yes!!! So well said. It is in our DNA. Inspiration = breath. And, if I'm being honest, this whole post is a note to self: sit down and write more, Jen!
I heard Jane Hirshfield’s interview also, the one with Sam Harris. It’s so apparent. I’m only a cook when I fry an egg. I’m likewise a writer when I engage in that work. To replay Buckminster Fuller’s dictum, “I seem to be a verb.”
That was one of my favorite interviews.
Flow, I think, is almost innate in someone who creates. it doesn't mean it there all the time, certainly. But it's an element of an artist's (in all that means) DNA. I love that you didn't mention "inspiration" or link it to flow. If a writer or poet or artist of any kind is waiting for "inspiration" to move you to create, you'll be waiting a long time. The work is a craft. Get to work. But leave yourself open for the "flow." When it comes, ride it. Be Dr. Dre whenever you must.
Yes!!! So well said. It is in our DNA. Inspiration = breath. And, if I'm being honest, this whole post is a note to self: sit down and write more, Jen!