Comments on: Joy to the World: Finding and Sharing Joy as a Writer

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:55:08 +0000

In reply to Ami King. Definitely keep it in your secret toolbox, Ami. Because yes, some people do NOT get it. Mom had a real talent. And even more interesting was the emotions she could get into the painting. Not necessarily visible to those who didn't know her. That one, for example, is nostalgia and thinking of happier times.

By: Ami King

Ami King — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:31:40 +0000

Joy, that's one of my favorite words but I do forget to lean into it at times. It was also one that I had to tuck away and only pull out with those who appreciated it. Sigh, outside influences and energies. They'll get you if you are't careful! Thank you for this reminder. 🤗 I love that painting and at first glance it looked like a photo (I had to scroll back up and take another look when you said it was a painting! 😳 What an excellent example to use.

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:59:04 +0000

In reply to Elise. Thanks, Elise! You know how complicated my relationship was with her, but I've come to see the woman she could have been and I'm even starting to be comfortable looking in the mirror and seeing her!

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:58:13 +0000

In reply to Cynthia Capley. Thank you, Cynthia. I think that if her story can encourage other creatives to dive in, it will be wonderful.

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:57:42 +0000

In reply to denise. And thank you for reading these!

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:57:23 +0000

In reply to Andrea Huelsenbeck. Thank you, Andrea. May your creative journey be long and delightful.

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:56:54 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. It felt like something people should see.

By: Elise

Elise — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:00:28 +0000

Thank you for being you. You're one of those people who practice what they preach, and you do a great job of teaching by example. I've seen you in action with all the points you've laid out in this article. Oh, and I think your mother's painting is beautiful.

By: Cynthia Capley

Cynthia Capley — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:30:55 +0000

Thanks for this reminder, Lisa. It’s easy for negativity to creep in and take over one’s focus. I find practicing gratitude helpful.

Your mom had talent. I’m so sorry for your loss.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:45:24 +0000

In reply to Lisa Norman. How wonderful that you "outed" her talent. They were probably so thrilled to know she had that talent, alongside being sad that she never shared it.