Not that it's a bad thing. But I hope you don't mind if I as a few questions.
1. What inspires you to write?
2. How do you define love?
3. So far that is all I can think of literally I enjoy writing and I do have a block going on. But for what it's worth some may be able to understand I am just being constructive - yeah! 
....going to amend this.
I write everyday in my personal journal, hand-written. Just to get my feelings, thoughts down.
ReplyDeleteI define love when you are willing to lay your life down for that person.
I summarize each day but I do have a writers block sincerely Cath. Love is that willingness for that very person.
ReplyDeleteSo do love and inspiration go hand in hand?
1. I get an idea - jot it in a journal, I start playing around with it in my mind, keep looking at it from different angles, trying it different ways. When it gets to the point where it keeps me up all night thinking about it, I write it down in another journal to see if its any good. When I edit it enough to where I like it, I stick it on my blog here to see what others think, or I save it in my journal to share in the future.
ReplyDelete2. All consuming. When I no longer think about myself but about how to make that other person happy.
Thanks Pixie,
ReplyDeleteI often have many ideas and things from which to write on and I just arrived on here and I too look at things from various vantages. And right now I thought than rather right somethng that was redundant (while I have wrote to a few) that it is a journal or sorts. Not down here just losts within ideas.
All consuming and that desire to make the other one happy yet there is this area called mutuality. I have in the past wrote with regards to this very subject and well I thought what the heck...
Just thinking to myself here inspiration and love...I am literally not luring...it's been on my mind, I usually can write on these subjects effortless...well not effortless but with some depth.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I don't think love & inspiration go hand in hand. Unless I don't quite understand what you mean by "love." If it's only love for a person, & there isn't anyone in one's life, what other love is there? Love for nature, music, friends, my companion Smilja.
ReplyDeleteI'm "inspired" to write when I have insights. Only then, & there's no discipline in it. It just happens. Insight about myself, of course, but also the interactions of people. I'm fascinated with people. I might also write about something very beautiful that I've seen/experienced. As simple as some of these things may seem, the Canadian geese flying into the sunset every night, the deep throated bullfrog at the lake, the red glow of my ship's lamp. This isn't inspired only by the visual; I get into depth of the nature of the geese, the lonely bullfrog...every thing. I also believe that every creative endeavor is spontaneous, so, I never force myself.
Goodness. As I'm typing, comments keep appearing! (I'm wearing my brace, & can't type as fast as I'd like!)
This was one of my husband's most often used words. Mutuality. This wasn't exclusive to man-woman relationships, either. It had far greater depth.
ReplyDeleteMutual love, companionship love Lucija...that is what I placed on. As I have been thinking of it or recent in a good way. Inspiration I see as something that very well is much different the two are part and parcel...
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly true...
ReplyDeleteDo we have "mutuality" when in awe of a massive, aged redwood tree? Can we, do you think, feel the wisdom, (not intellectual), in it, when we touch it? Do plants convey to us when they need water? Mine do.
ReplyDeleteWe do...yes within mutuality I believe that there is that connectiveness within nature. Wow you really do make one think Lucija...
ReplyDeleteTo me, there is an interconnectedness with everything. All of life is made from the same stardust. How can we not love everything?
ReplyDeleteOk well, I will just say it - I think I have found a personal love within my life. It's not complicated but as we grow older I took one day off from it all and thought I would post this as there are many that are married on my blog and rather than being complicated I thought I would get different points of views...in all honesty.
ReplyDeleteI hope so. I loved my husband very much, but I have also loved others no less or more.
ReplyDeleteWe've gotten a bit away from "writer's block." I don't believe in it. There's a time for everything. We feel it, we know it. What do we do between writing & not? A lot!!
ReplyDeleteYeah I do...
ReplyDeleteNow I have to leave to get back to "my group." As I was getting to it, I saw your blog. Your blogs are always interesting...so, here I've been! I hope to "see" you later.
ReplyDeleteThank Lucija...
ReplyDeleteThank YOU.
ReplyDeleteGood idea to ask questions and get a conversation going here..friends inspire me, nature, walking and taking in the beauty of creation. Children are fascinating too. Even sad times are good times to write..sometimes I just write even when I don't think I have anything to write whatever comes to mind , amazing how sometimes the best writing comes in those times
ReplyDeleteThere are so many kinds of love it's hard to define I "Love " chocolate smiles..but it doesn't last long by me :) The love between my husband and I well that is different and has grown through the years..sometimes there are difficult times in relationships..but love carries us through ..it's a choice sometimes,,and a good one..
What inspires me to write? Tough question. It ranges from something I saw/heard/felt in my everyday doings, or something I read, or a movie/picture I saw or sometimes it is a mundane exercise in answer to a question and my mind goes "I better write this down before I forget". I dont have any control over what inspires me...but in that moment if I have a pen and paper, words will flow.
ReplyDeleteLove, hmm many kinds, many shapes, sizes and forms... the less said, the more felt. The more felt, the most depth. The more given, more to receive. Expansive and inclusive. Between two people- its something that stays even when the other isnt around; something that warms our being even when there isnt a fire; its when you dont really know where You end and the Other Begins yet You are You and the Other is Other; Each complete on their own yet More with the other.
http://initiativestain.multiply.com/journal/item/1026/When_You_Know_Someone < it's an amendment...
ReplyDeleteYeah there is a reason and Rashmi it's on my next blog...if you don't mind...
ReplyDeletehttp://initiativestain.multiply.com/journal/item/1026/When_You_Know_Someone
I really like that. It's a stream of consciousness, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI came back to this and yeah it's all within a flow yet this blog(s) tonight were more to the point in comparision to a lyric or pros. Or that capture of essence from a picture of just from the thoughts that one does stream along with Lucija.
ReplyDeleteLove Our Lord and then yourself and then you will love the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteJust about too logg off here as I have my work but the one thing within life is speaking for thyself. Not in vain for the sake of other people. Perhaps that Karyn is true faith. I think often this word called Lord is often used in vain.
ReplyDeleteBefore I leave off I would think that a good merit is it leaving this just be. When one writes something there will be a response. "Us", is speaking on behalf of others, I believe that everyone can speak within their own independent manner. "Us" does not equate to one person it indicated many. Please don't play that one card with faith Karyn it's not becoming.
ReplyDeleteI bid you a good night.
That is where it begins and continues , full circle for me..Faith in Christ is the foundation of the love that I know and it has weathered the storms that come along...I have been hurt in life and I have hurt others....." Love is patient, love is kind, It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. " I have to say for the sake of everything I hold dear I agree
ReplyDeleteI don't think she meant anything negative she is expressing her faith. If I love God I love myself..I love others..
ReplyDeletenegative that is against other people, maybe the wording should be more personal rather than you and us ..yet I understand what she is saying..because I feel the same I cannot express love without expressing my love for Christ my Lord ..my love in imperfect, His love is perfect and it carries me through and when I fail He doesn't fail me
ReplyDeleteCheryl, I knew the intentions and I have never deleted but this is not a group. I still stand by my remarks as they were not in anger. As well I have introduced you to her blog. The context has nothing to do with religion, nor am I anti religion. I deleted two as this is not a group. I never will run into someones blog and back up someone else. So shall we leave it at that. As the remark had an intention. I don't miss much. So the independant writes are just fine :).
ReplyDeleteI have my faith and the I am not on as much but you know your a friend and as well I am not agnostic by any means. Five pmed me on this and lets just keep it simple. I had wrote something on the Canadian Medical System not being perfect and there was a reflex...that took place here with the person I have known for some time that was rather vain. Yet that was yesterday....
This I literally was recommended to delete yet I know you for too many years Karyn. You do have good intentions but I would never jump on your blog before reading it and write something as such. That is why I made the mention. I still stand by my words yet I don't hate ya. I think that gives some clarity...
ReplyDelete.love is also Mutual respect and caring
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
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