tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post3049973254084485191..comments2023-08-18T21:15:30.147-04:00Comments on Healing Morning: Who says?Healing Morninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-50202378152169842482010-01-26T20:44:02.368-05:002010-01-26T20:44:02.368-05:00LOL...loved the pithy comment, Chip!
~ DawnLOL...loved the pithy comment, Chip!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-26063128966319737252010-01-26T07:08:16.579-05:002010-01-26T07:08:16.579-05:00I try to never end a sentence with a proposition! ...I try to never end a sentence with a proposition! LOLFCEtierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034125920155332301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-84209656485464322082010-01-24T16:21:19.080-05:002010-01-24T16:21:19.080-05:00Quiet Waters, oh my word....that is EXACTLY what I...Quiet Waters, oh my word....that is EXACTLY what I did in high school too! I wrote the assignment first, then went back and wrote the danged outline to appease the teacher's demand for those nasty rules. Small world, great minds think alike, etc.! Maybe all we writerly types just lack the genetic coding for writing outlines? It's a valid thought, because I never could get the hang of creating the annoying things either.<br /><br />Thank you, my friend, for recognizing the delightful absurdity that is so much a part of my personality...nice to know my secret decoder ring is safe and secure! ;-) I bet yours is tucked away in some handy spot as well.<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-60471348453730953632010-01-24T11:17:07.938-05:002010-01-24T11:17:07.938-05:00I despise rules, and in writing, I think that rule...I despise rules, and in writing, I think that rules completely hinder the creative process. My little secret confession - even in school, ever since I can remember, even when an outline was required, I wouldn't. <br />I would write the paper, essay, story - or whatever the requirement was, and then would compose an outline after to follow what I had already written. Funny yes, but as easy as it is to write from my thoughts & heart, when forced to write an outline - my mind simply rebelled and would remain blank.<br />It's nice to know there are so many rebels among us, and know - I would never ... ever ... take away your decoder ring!Bernadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021888144880072183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-79634468815103188842010-01-23T20:27:41.679-05:002010-01-23T20:27:41.679-05:00Anahid, I began blogging for a similar reason. I ...Anahid, I began blogging for a similar reason. I wanted to keep my mind active for one thing, and I wanted a new challenge to conquer (that's one of my favorite things). A girlfriend who had been blogging for a while met me for lunch at a local Panera w/ her laptop and showed me how to set up a blog page, gave me a few pointers and that's where it all started! I had no idea, at the time, that blogging would lead me to meeting so many wonderful people and exciting experiences.<br /><br />I am SO glad you didn't give up writing as well - there will always be rejections and lulls, but if you truly have that writing gene and a love of the art, you'll come back to it. <br /><br />I am with you, chica, about seeing ourselves in published format in Barnes & Noble - I firmly believe we'll both get there! I, personally, intend to get someone to take my picture, standing next to my first published book, sitting on those shelves!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-15129859957785758982010-01-23T19:39:40.600-05:002010-01-23T19:39:40.600-05:00Oh that's neat! It has been pretty rough for e...Oh that's neat! It has been pretty rough for everyone, but I'm glad you didn't give up. I almost gave up writing when I received a rejection letter for my grad school application for creative writing, but I decided to get into blogging to keep writing. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your encouraging words, I really appreciate it. And who knows maybe someday we'll have our published books side by side at Barnes & Noble hehe ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-30184213642113496802010-01-23T18:57:44.011-05:002010-01-23T18:57:44.011-05:00Anahid,
It seems to be a common theme with we cre...Anahid,<br /><br />It seems to be a common theme with we creative types - we don't like rules! <br /><br />I am a freelance technical writer, which means that I write for literally any industry, product, business or individual, addressing any writing concept that they need. That can range from proposals for gov't work, writing safety policy and procedural manuals, How To's of all types, training manuals, promotional copy for brochures, press releases, pamphlets, etc. The list is endless and that's what I like about it - I'm always learning new things and writing for different applications.<br /><br />All of that being said, the past 18 months of the economic downslide hit my niche market drastically. Almost overnight, contracts froze or were just cancelled and I went for months at a stretch with nothing moving forward, no money coming in the door. It took a lot of courage to stick with it & not give up on doing what I love best. <br /><br />I, too, have plans for getting published - I think that's the goal/dream of most writers. I'm confident that I'll achieve that goal, in due time. If you love the writing process, keep writing! You'll grow in skills and experience and eventually doors will open to you that will lead to that next step in your evolution. That's what has happened for me over the years. The biggest challenge is staying positive when the lulls hit, because they will hit. <br /><br />I enjoy your writing style, Anahid, and I believe you can achieve your dreams. It takes dedication and effort, but I know you can do it!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-60589489669660436082010-01-23T18:40:20.323-05:002010-01-23T18:40:20.323-05:00Dawn,
Loved this post! I've never really take...Dawn, <br />Loved this post! I've never really taken any courses on creative writing, but I have read a few books. Most of them have different chapters that focus on different "rules" & tell me things I need to do....I guess now I know why I haven't finished any of those books lol. "Creative Writing Rules" = Oxymoron! One cannot be creative if they have to follow a bunch of rules. <br /><br />Just curious what type of writing work do you do. I love creative writing & have dreams of getting things published someday, but who knows what will happen. Sometimes I wish I majored in something having to do with writing, but can't change that. Just have my passion for writing to keep me going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-90558477043668724822010-01-22T23:30:28.317-05:002010-01-22T23:30:28.317-05:00Aine, thanks so much for looking my blog up and ta...Aine, thanks so much for looking my blog up and taking the extra step to leave a comment here. I like your approach to life - that's definitely living with the flow of life's energy in a beautiful manner! <br /><br />I'm looking forward to following your blog. I was a licensed massage therapist for 7 years, and although I no longer practice, I still retain a fierce love of healing energy modalities - hence part of the reason for naming this blog "Healing Morning". I am delighted to meet another blogger of similar mindset!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-57893483555733448302010-01-22T22:03:56.399-05:002010-01-22T22:03:56.399-05:00Hi Dawn,
I'm a new follower and I have to say...Hi Dawn, <br />I'm a new follower and I have to say that I agree with alot of what you have shared about writing. But I'm not much for sticking to strict dogmas and absolutes in any area of life! One of the tenets I live by is "This is what I believe today based on my experience so far, this could all change tomorrow".<br /><br />Aine<br />http://theevolvingspirit.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-56293882406674301892010-01-21T19:02:58.785-05:002010-01-21T19:02:58.785-05:00Today has been such an interesting day for me as a...Today has been such an interesting day for me as a writer - tons of client meetings, some new & exciting possibilities on the horizon. I came home to be greeted by the news from Marty (my Authentic Blogger partner) that we're getting great plugs on various blogging forums from some of our members - wonderful news to hear! Then I checked The Authentic Blogger blog and this one and have more great comments from so many writers whose work I admire. What a happy day it has been!<br /><br />Jane, I am so pleased this post was timely for you. Sure, you can benefit greatly by taking some creative writing courses when you get the chance to do so. I think you'll enjoy it and find that it helps you to learn various styles and approaches. I also think that the process of "just writing it out" as you're now doing is equally valuable. You're getting your thoughts written down and you're enjoying the process. That, in and of itself, means you're already succeeding. The mechanics of writing and the IT part of things will fall into place in their own time. I just love that this blog post spoke to you and kept you encouraged!<br /><br />Bill, yep, we may very well be distantly related - you never know! I was guilty of the very same thought process in school with many professors, simply because I thought that absolutes were restrictive to the point of producing strongly narrow minded thinking. Look at the other side of the fence, try that different style of shoes on, drink a different beverage....and any other analogy that applies - just stand tall enough to claim your own uniquely beautiful style. Or, in my case, a uniquely beautiful swan dive off the high platform! ;-)<br /><br />I also love the advice of paying attention to things that show up in our lives repeatedly - that's strong wisdom for certain.<br /><br />I love the comments & discussion & hope to see more on this topic!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-33829261734739500832010-01-21T06:52:15.513-05:002010-01-21T06:52:15.513-05:00Morning, Sorry I didn't get to this yesterday,...Morning, Sorry I didn't get to this yesterday, the day turned out to be busier then I imagined it would be. <br /><br />I do believe we must have been separated at birth! =D I've actually taken the counter point just because everyone thinks they know what I'm going to say. I had a college class in Government & the teacher was one that loved to use absolutes so I would always say yes but what about xyz. It would create a lot of discussion in the class & at the end of the term she came up to me & said "You know you have the highest grade in the class, don't you?" "But, I just wanted to know if you really believed all the things you said" I looked at her & said "No, I don't believe any of them, I just don't like absolutes because most things in life aren't black & white. So I took the opposite point to promote discussion." Her response "Wow!!!, well thank you it sure made the class more fun."<br /><br />So taking the less traveled route is always more fun for me. I will say that we all need to pay attention to the things that show up in our lives repeatedly, even advice from friends. Listen with an open mind, you never know what you might learn.<br /><br />My turn to leave a long message! =D<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />BillTimberwolf123https://www.blogger.com/profile/09164604176090216229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-2543496478039018502010-01-21T05:36:01.382-05:002010-01-21T05:36:01.382-05:00Dawnie,
I was so excited to read this blog last ni...Dawnie,<br />I was so excited to read this blog last night and went to comment 2x and it disappeared; media com problems i think. anyway, i left feeling so ecstatic! For one thing I left feeling such a freedom for myself in blogging/writing and had felt so much the same way as yourself since I began this new journey of writing, very inexperienced as i am, but wanting to find "my voice" in writing. <br />I've always wanted to go back to school for years to take some courses in writing just to build on a foundation and get some learning skills under by belt, and still would like to do that. So, this writing has not turned me off in doing that. However, everything you said made so much sense to me. You will notice that the majority of the time when making comments on f.b. etc. that I type in lower case. I know this isn't the correct thing to do, BUT I DIDN'T CARE! One of those "i don't want anyone to tell me what to do things." Gosh darn, that was a good read. Thanks so much. I continue to stay in awe of you and your postings. janieJaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865495431494792336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-43348024526637619622010-01-20T20:48:03.986-05:002010-01-20T20:48:03.986-05:00Marty, I love your comment! Heck, yeah, we yearn t...Marty, I love your comment! Heck, yeah, we yearn to be free - that was beautiful, my friend. And yes, I do believe I know the one that's your favorite...;-) Somehow, I just knew you'd be "one of us" - one of the subversive types!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-10622792414410171012010-01-20T20:40:29.695-05:002010-01-20T20:40:29.695-05:00Oh, I don't like rules, especially with writin...Oh, I don't like rules, especially with writing!!! And I'm with you, I rarely know what the outcome of a post is going to be like. Why do humans resent rules? I believe we all possess a free mind, and it yearns to be free. It isn't that we are so resistant and hateful to people who make rules, we just want to be free. God made us that way. Or I could be entirely wrong... wouldn't be the first time. Your 2nd best post I've read! You know the 1st one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-87996462522691088622010-01-20T18:29:17.702-05:002010-01-20T18:29:17.702-05:00Woo Hoo for the public outcry against the dreaded,...Woo Hoo for the public outcry against the dreaded, suffocating writing outline!!! I had no idea that I'm in such good company with this, seriously. I meet way too many people who feel that the writing outline is a thing of beauty, so you always wonder a bit about the other side of the fence, especially when you think you're standing over there all alone! <br /><br />I am also happy to know that my humor "reads" in the manner intended - you never know about that either, until you get feedback! Marty (he of AB partner fame) has often told me that my humor and the way my mind works with humorous thoughts gives him those fun little moments out of time. I do believe I'll embrace allowing my humor more of a free rein in blogging format from this point forward!<br /><br />Thanks, Marie! Btw, feel free to join me on the high platform for your own unique swan dive into the pool of no outlines & restrictions! ;-)<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-3601943651254741432010-01-20T18:03:04.152-05:002010-01-20T18:03:04.152-05:00This is your best post yet! I hate outlines and fe...This is your best post yet! I hate outlines and feel that they completely take away from my creative flow. I found myself in a technical writing position for about a year and felt suffocated by all the stringent rules. I'm happy to report that I am an official member of the 'no outline or stringent rules' group. ;o)<br /><br />Marie<br />http://sallyleehomeaccents.comArabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825144823779695027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-36908095152450051082010-01-20T16:02:17.296-05:002010-01-20T16:02:17.296-05:00LOL...Miss Bob, I think we are sisters in a writer...LOL...Miss Bob, I think we are sisters in a writerly-beneath-the-skin kind of way! Thank you for stopping by to read and tap out a comment that made me smile! I enjoy your writing style & philosophy in return, so I predict a mutual admiration thing settling in. ;-)<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-71919384351529141292010-01-20T14:44:24.893-05:002010-01-20T14:44:24.893-05:00Thanks Dave! I really do recognize that they'...Thanks Dave! I really do recognize that they're a useful tool, and I also know lots of writers swear by them. Call me a rebel - they make me feel constrained and constricted. And really, who can perform an exceptional swan dive off the high platform if they're constrained & constricted?!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-17271992311890062192010-01-20T14:43:39.126-05:002010-01-20T14:43:39.126-05:00Outline? What's an outline? Most people think ...Outline? What's an outline? Most people think I can't even construct a sentence! I love your article and your philosophy. When someone comes along and tells me what I should do, or what I need to do, I say, "Don't should on me!" Of course, I'd never tell you that you should say this...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-91871853823790902602010-01-20T14:37:17.380-05:002010-01-20T14:37:17.380-05:00Excellent post! I heartily agree with you, especi...Excellent post! I heartily agree with you, especially in the disdain for outlines.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722667383694168074noreply@blogger.com