Wednesday, December 31, 2008

writing requires a lot of sitting still and staring. 

especially this novel-writing business. 

also, pacing. cleaning the house.

it reminds me of grad school... having papers due... my house was always spotless around finals. 

i am spending a lot of time cultivating my stillness and enjoying my time while i am in it. e said, "when did you become such a jock?"

i think the answer is: when i found it helped me live inside myself fully, presently, and joyously.

it is very difficult to be unhappy when you are active. i'm not saying it is impossible. once i remained severely cranky even though. but. hell. let's face it dear ones... 2008 has been one long life lesson. [not that every year of life isn't, but, this one has been... especially rough... and has required a  lot of presence of mind and a lot of trial-and-error.]

anyway, i just wanted to say Happy New Year. and talk about sitting and staring as writing.


2 comments:

Chris Vitiello said...

i'll say this.

you'll never beat me at racquetball. NEVER!

kathryn l. pringle said...

this is probably true.

but.

i will sure as hell TRY my friend.