Thanks for this. A series about ideas - how fun! So true that if you over-tell an idea you'll trick your mind into thinking it's done with it. Any benefit of sharing an idea (I find) depends upon who you're telling it to. The wrong listener - fizzle. The right one, and - even if they don't say anything - suddenly your thoughts are growing and tumbling and flipping around and changing and waving sparklers in your mind.
Omg, this is brilliant. (And perhaps explains why none of the ‘brilliant’ ideas I have for novels come to fruition - as soon as I explain the plot to my husband, I lose all interest in writing it 😂)
This is going to be a fascinating series. I love to selectively people-watch - it has to be either one person or a group of friends or family that has particularly captured my interest - then use them as the basis for my book. And because they’re complete strangers to me, they’ll never know they inspired a novel. (Sometimes a reader will message me and say, “It felt as if the main character was *me*.” And I think, well you never know, maybe it was!)
Some very interesting thoughts here. I think my subconscious feels free to come up with ideas, too many if anything. Focusing on writing to the exclusion of visual art and songs is my problem and you have already suggested ways to overcome that, so I am looking forward to this series! Thank you 🤩
Yes, but I think you are someone who is both naturally inclined and has learned how to listen to your subconscious… it’s true that once ideas start coming, they come easily…
This was wonderful, and so encouraging! Being one of those people whose lives is not about coming up with ideas (I am not a “creative”) I still found this so helpful and interesting. I find that if I don’t make an intentional effort to connect to my unconscious, as you say, I end up feeling bored, stagnant and depressed. Even if one doesn’t consider oneself “creative”, necessarily, this is still an important habit to cultivate.
Jessica, I have read this entry at least a dozen times. The first reading I thought only of writing, but as I read your words a second time, and third, your words were speaking to me as a widow of four years trying to put together a life that has imploded/exploded. That blank page is my life, and while routine and habit carry me through the days, there is a story to tell and build. I am painfully aware that my muse in life is gone from this earth. I have spent countless days and nights asking myself what I do now and push myself not to walk into the dark room and close the door. You are correct that your body ensures survival. I have survived and now am on the "idea" search on what my life could be. Just the notion of writing again was daunting, much less redefining my life, but ideas are popping up. I am going to give my subconscious child the wheel.
Thanks for this. A series about ideas - how fun! So true that if you over-tell an idea you'll trick your mind into thinking it's done with it. Any benefit of sharing an idea (I find) depends upon who you're telling it to. The wrong listener - fizzle. The right one, and - even if they don't say anything - suddenly your thoughts are growing and tumbling and flipping around and changing and waving sparklers in your mind.
Omg, this is brilliant. (And perhaps explains why none of the ‘brilliant’ ideas I have for novels come to fruition - as soon as I explain the plot to my husband, I lose all interest in writing it 😂)
Oh, so pleased you liked it! (And PS I am obsessed with your garden and how you manage to do it in so little time to spare…)
This is going to be a fascinating series. I love to selectively people-watch - it has to be either one person or a group of friends or family that has particularly captured my interest - then use them as the basis for my book. And because they’re complete strangers to me, they’ll never know they inspired a novel. (Sometimes a reader will message me and say, “It felt as if the main character was *me*.” And I think, well you never know, maybe it was!)
Oh my goodness, I love this. Thank you, Jill!
Some very interesting thoughts here. I think my subconscious feels free to come up with ideas, too many if anything. Focusing on writing to the exclusion of visual art and songs is my problem and you have already suggested ways to overcome that, so I am looking forward to this series! Thank you 🤩
Yes, but I think you are someone who is both naturally inclined and has learned how to listen to your subconscious… it’s true that once ideas start coming, they come easily…
This was wonderful, and so encouraging! Being one of those people whose lives is not about coming up with ideas (I am not a “creative”) I still found this so helpful and interesting. I find that if I don’t make an intentional effort to connect to my unconscious, as you say, I end up feeling bored, stagnant and depressed. Even if one doesn’t consider oneself “creative”, necessarily, this is still an important habit to cultivate.
Thank you, Chris! And yes, as you say, everyone can play with ideas and feel better for it!
Jessica, I have read this entry at least a dozen times. The first reading I thought only of writing, but as I read your words a second time, and third, your words were speaking to me as a widow of four years trying to put together a life that has imploded/exploded. That blank page is my life, and while routine and habit carry me through the days, there is a story to tell and build. I am painfully aware that my muse in life is gone from this earth. I have spent countless days and nights asking myself what I do now and push myself not to walk into the dark room and close the door. You are correct that your body ensures survival. I have survived and now am on the "idea" search on what my life could be. Just the notion of writing again was daunting, much less redefining my life, but ideas are popping up. I am going to give my subconscious child the wheel.
Wonderful entry!