"The doubt was loud. But the pen was louder." Wow! I can't tell you how surprised I was to discover that after a month or so of writing the positives I wanted in my life in present tense, I was no longer depressed. I was at the point of requesting anti-depressants when I started this practice in September last year. Now I would not miss it. Sometimes I change the sentences, sometimes I repeat, over and over, every day, that thing which I want more than anything. I never let it go beyond a page, and when it's done, it's done. It is doing its magic while I am away from it.
Dear Rose: Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's truly remarkable! It's so great to hear that it took a month and that you just kept going and did not give up! That's what being in action does for us - micro steps and over time - we get such a big rewards. Cheering you on, and can't hear what's going to be next for you! M
Thank you Magdalena! I am in the final stages of publishing my first book, a memoir on how I overcame overeating. So much to learn! I never knew there could be so many steps in putting a book together! I am choosing the launch date this week! Probably May 1.
I can't wait to read it and I'm also sending you a DM - so we can do a live session - so you can share with all of us your amazing journey in the voices of courage! Cheering you on!
Wonderfully written article, Magdalena, and I love how you took a scribbled envelope and made a post feel so universal. Although not exactly what you're talking about (because I'm retired and have LOTS of time), it does bring to mind for me that I have always worked best under pressure. Some call that procrastination, but I never wanted to be fixed! Also, many of us have learned throughout our lives that if you want something done well and on time, give it to a busy person. For me, just different aspects of your wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. Blue 💙
Dear Blue: Than you so much for your kind and supportive words! You are spot on that we do perform better under pressure - due to life-long training...Love your reframe around that!
That got me thinking. Ideal conditions never arrive. There is power in spare moments here and there. A busy life won't stop me on developing my creative projects. My life is not harder than anybody else's. Thank you for another inspiring post.
Dear Fernando: I am so glad it resonated with you !and I love how you said: :my life is not harder..we all have to some extend - hard, messy lives and yet we all can continue wigh creative projects. Cheering you on, M!
Love this. There are RARELY ideal conditions. We create them. If I didn't make time and write in the stolen moments and "cracks" (from Julia Cameron), I would have a nonexistent body of work.
Bloody brilliant! Women (and I say ‘women’ because I don’t recall ever reading about a man doing what you describe but I do remember doing it myself) are so amazing. Bravo 🙌
Dear Kisane: Let me start with - thank you for the "bloody brilliant" - there is something so perfect in the word "bloody" plus it does make me smile! I greatly and deeply appreciate your support and kind words! Cheering you on as well!
Thank you for sharing! As a SAHM with a 9mo, starting to share in this platform, and rebuilding my business between naps and pumping sessions, this feels like confirmation I’m not alone and it’s possible
Dear Gaby: OMG - you are my hero! there is no way that I could put 2 sentences together my son was 9 months! My brain was a mush! Congrats and cheering you on in your endeavors! because that's truly remarkable!
"The doubt was loud. But the pen was louder." Wow! I can't tell you how surprised I was to discover that after a month or so of writing the positives I wanted in my life in present tense, I was no longer depressed. I was at the point of requesting anti-depressants when I started this practice in September last year. Now I would not miss it. Sometimes I change the sentences, sometimes I repeat, over and over, every day, that thing which I want more than anything. I never let it go beyond a page, and when it's done, it's done. It is doing its magic while I am away from it.
Dear Rose: Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's truly remarkable! It's so great to hear that it took a month and that you just kept going and did not give up! That's what being in action does for us - micro steps and over time - we get such a big rewards. Cheering you on, and can't hear what's going to be next for you! M
Thank you Magdalena! I am in the final stages of publishing my first book, a memoir on how I overcame overeating. So much to learn! I never knew there could be so many steps in putting a book together! I am choosing the launch date this week! Probably May 1.
I can't wait to read it and I'm also sending you a DM - so we can do a live session - so you can share with all of us your amazing journey in the voices of courage! Cheering you on!
This sounds wonderful Magdalena! I'm not sure I'm got your DM. Does it go to my email address?
Wonderfully written article, Magdalena, and I love how you took a scribbled envelope and made a post feel so universal. Although not exactly what you're talking about (because I'm retired and have LOTS of time), it does bring to mind for me that I have always worked best under pressure. Some call that procrastination, but I never wanted to be fixed! Also, many of us have learned throughout our lives that if you want something done well and on time, give it to a busy person. For me, just different aspects of your wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. Blue 💙
Dear Blue: Than you so much for your kind and supportive words! You are spot on that we do perform better under pressure - due to life-long training...Love your reframe around that!
That got me thinking. Ideal conditions never arrive. There is power in spare moments here and there. A busy life won't stop me on developing my creative projects. My life is not harder than anybody else's. Thank you for another inspiring post.
Dear Fernando: I am so glad it resonated with you !and I love how you said: :my life is not harder..we all have to some extend - hard, messy lives and yet we all can continue wigh creative projects. Cheering you on, M!
Thank you for this!
I love that this got published at 3a because it can be magical time 💖✨
Dear J. Griffen: LOL. It was actually 4 am :-) but still magical!
Love this. There are RARELY ideal conditions. We create them. If I didn't make time and write in the stolen moments and "cracks" (from Julia Cameron), I would have a nonexistent body of work.
Dear Jacqueline: I am so glad it resonated with you and you are spot on! there are almost never ideal conditions! We do get to create them!
Bloody brilliant! Women (and I say ‘women’ because I don’t recall ever reading about a man doing what you describe but I do remember doing it myself) are so amazing. Bravo 🙌
Dear Kisane: Let me start with - thank you for the "bloody brilliant" - there is something so perfect in the word "bloody" plus it does make me smile! I greatly and deeply appreciate your support and kind words! Cheering you on as well!
Thank you for sharing! As a SAHM with a 9mo, starting to share in this platform, and rebuilding my business between naps and pumping sessions, this feels like confirmation I’m not alone and it’s possible
Dear Gaby: OMG - you are my hero! there is no way that I could put 2 sentences together my son was 9 months! My brain was a mush! Congrats and cheering you on in your endeavors! because that's truly remarkable!