Comments on: The Value (and the Struggle) of Writer Meditations https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/ A Blog On Writing Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:44:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Kris Maze https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148922 Sun, 23 May 2021 18:37:25 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148922 In reply to dholcomb1.

Hi Denise,
Thanks for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed the post!

]]> By: Kris Maze https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148921 Sun, 23 May 2021 03:22:25 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148921 In reply to Kimberly Savage.

Hi Kimberly,

We have to take care of our whole self to become better writers. I remind myself daily as I drag out the mat, wishing I could get more sleep.

But, it always gives me a recharge as I feel better and have more focus.
I'm glad you found the yoga video helpful!

]]> By: Kris Maze https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148920 Sun, 23 May 2021 03:17:20 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148920 Hi Bridgitte,
It sounds like you've the benefits of a calm mind. 🙂
I have not heard of the Melanie Steele meditations and I'll have to check these out. Thanks for sharing this resource
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Hope your writing life is going well!

]]> By: Bridgitte Rodguez https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148914 Fri, 21 May 2021 22:59:21 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148914 I was introduced earlier this year to Melanie Steele and her For the Writer’s Soul mediations during a writing retreat she offered. At first, I didn’t think I would like the meditations, but I went along with them for the duration of the two week online retreat. It was my favorite part. Each day was a five minute guided meditation, usually with some inspirational writing tie-in. She sends out new mediations every Monday. I use to do them sporadically, but for the last couple of weeks, I have spent five minutes every morning, before I go to work or start my day listening to it. It just offers a few minutes of calm, even if on occasion my mind wanders during it. So I totally recommend finding something meditative to do for a few minutes every day!

]]> By: Kimberly Savage https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148891 Tue, 18 May 2021 17:13:30 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148891 What a great post! Tara Brach's podcast is one of my favorites, and I meditate every day, but not for writing, so I'm excited to give that a try. And a yoga flow for writers? Amazing. Thanks for all the great information and links!

]]> By: dholcomb1 https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148890 Tue, 18 May 2021 04:22:58 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148890 Thank you for a meaningful post.

denise

]]> By: Kris Maze https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148889 Mon, 17 May 2021 19:12:17 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148889 In reply to Ontyre Passages.

Ontyre, thank you for your insights! This really can keep writers in a healthier, happier mode and writing more.

Yes - Benji is adorable. I don't know how she keeps him from getting in her way while taping! My doggo insists on playing half way through most of my sessions.:)

]]> By: Ontyre Passages https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148888 Mon, 17 May 2021 18:46:39 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148888 Yay for this post! On May 31st I'll celebrate one year of doing yoga (6-7 days/week) and I learned it from Adriene (I'm subscribed). I struggle with many of the flow videos owing to lung damage a decade ago from a viral infection, but she taught me all the poses. I can also follow any videos that aren't too demanding. I adore her sense of humor and, of course, Benji. At one point last summer when depression threatened during the pandemic I credit her videos with helping me through and keeping me writing. Thank you for the guided writer meditations to try because, yes, I do that too! 😀

]]> By: Kris Maze https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148886 Mon, 17 May 2021 17:32:15 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148886 In reply to christopherlentzauthor.

Glad you found it useful, Chris. Sometimes, trying a new tip can pivot our work just a tiny bit, and make us feel unstuck or just more ready to write. Happy writing to you!

]]> By: Kris Maze https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/05/the-value-of-writer-meditations-my-struggle/#comment-148884 Mon, 17 May 2021 13:50:00 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=42501#comment-148884 In reply to lrtrovi.

Hi Irtrovi! Hope you find one that helps you in your writing! Thanks for the comment.

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