Comments on: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Uncertainty in Writing https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/ A Blog On Writing Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:00:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: V.M. Sang https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160878 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:19:21 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160878 Jenny, I admire your courage in the face of your cancer. What you are facing puts my little hiccups into perspective.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160849 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:39:39 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160849 In reply to Dale Ivan Smith.

What a tremendous writing journey you've had! I too wrote for a long time before I got any training or craft at all. The knowledge of craft definitely streamlines the journey. 🙂

I loved this line of your comment: "There is so much uncertainty, and challenging my need for certainty and coming to accepting, even embracing uncertainty, is key to enjoying the writing journey, and life in general."

So so true. Recovery is going slow but steady. And best of all, the pathology report was 100% cancer free.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160836 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:52:42 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160836 In reply to Kris Maze.

Thanks, Kris! And a lot of what I see you taking on are things that will be super beneficial for your career long-term. In other words, you're taking on smart stuff...not just saying yes to things that don't get you closer to the mountain, as Neil Gaiman likes to call it.

I think some of your offloading of full responsibility for things like social media, website updates, and image creation will really free up more time than you think.

Go you!! And I too am happy to be closer to the end of the cancer journey now, than to the beginning. WITS would not still be so vibrant and fun without the contributions of all the rest of the team...because it certainly hasn't been me this year!

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160835 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:48:31 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160835 In reply to James Preston.

Thanks, James! And I really hope that you and your lovely wife are able to settle into a pattern that meets both your needs. It's hard when you are on the merry-go-round of medical appointments AND you are the Uber.

Perhaps little conveniences like grocery delivery and online shopping and the periodic DoorDash can gain you back some writing time? I have really depended on that to pick up the slack during cancer treatment.

I hope y'all get into a better rhythm soon. *Hugs*

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160825 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:36:17 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160825 In reply to Christopher Lentz.

Love this comment, Chris! And you, my friend. I keep joy at the forefront, even during cancer. I might only have energy for 10 minutes of "not cancer" on some of these days, but you can bet your ass, those 10 minutes are filled with joy. 🙂

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160824 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:33:11 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160824 In reply to Diana Stout.

Thanks so much, Diana! And good for you for jumping out of that pot and forging a new trail that works for YOU.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160818 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:50:23 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160818 In reply to Denise.

Thanks so much, Denise! Those prayers are so valuable to me.

Fear of failure, and really fear in general, is so paralyzing.

The best science fact I've learned as an adult is that fear and gratitude live in the same part of the brain. You cannot feel them both at the same time. Which means the best way to overcome fear is to shift your focus to gratitude about what IS working.

If you try it, I'd love to know how it turns out.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160817 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:46:31 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160817 In reply to Karen DeBonis.

Awwwww, thanks Karen! As you know, the hard choices when it comes to saving lives stop for NO ONE. It's wrenching to make those hard choices, but we're always grateful when they're in the rearview mirror.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160816 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:44:06 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160816 In reply to Jeanne Kern.

Thanks so much, Jeanne! I am happy to say that my cancer journey is almost complete. I just have to heal from the surgery, and then do the occupational and physical therapy to get my body fully functional again.

The full journey will have encompassed about 18 months. Then it's just ongoing check ups and scans.

I will be happy to move back towards my regularly scheduled life. 🙂

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy-of-uncertainty-in-writing/#comment-160801 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:21:01 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=48699#comment-160801 Hey, Everyone! I want to make sure you know I am reading and loving every comment. But I am sleepy and slow after this surgery, and I seem to get through only 2-3 at a time (because I get tired and/or sore).

I am answering, and enjoying the heck out of these comments though. I'll get there. 🙂

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