When I did The Artist’s Way I found the week where I was supposed to abstain from reading, listening, or watching other people’s words especially hard. At first, like a burst dam, my thoughts were extra loud. But soon the volume lessened and I was more tethered. Now I consider whether I am using the art of others to fill or to escape: both are legitimate uses, but one helps my creative process and the other often stagnates it.
Ooh, yes! I wasn't quite examining the tethers through the lens of your creativity, but I love this. Lately, I can get very wrapped up in classes and workshops. Love the idea of silence and abstinence as a tether.
What I felt inspired to respond to is your knee complaint - same! I'm not running nearly as much as I used to and I'm doing strengthening exercises that seem to be working. I'm gently returning to running and hope to work my way back up to somewhere close to where I was before. For the moment I've replaced running with cycling, which is a good substitute, but I want to get back to running. Part of my regimen includes yoga, which seems to be part of my healing. I can drop you more notes if you want to trade knee-healing practices.
At the moment I'm vacationing in Maine - sea and hiking and reading and dancing- some of my tethers. Back to CLF in a few weeks - another tether I have to admit.
Thanks Paul. I'm glad you're finding some practices helpful for the knee, and I understand the hunger to get back to running. I'm not a runner and actually do mostly yoga and cycling already, so somehow even with those, I'm dealing with an overuse (or wrong use) injury. It might be one of those cases where I have to lay off completely for a couple of weeks, and I just haven't forced myself to do that yet (and yoga is my job). Anyway, hope your time off is fruitful and tethering! Maine is the best.
When I did The Artist’s Way I found the week where I was supposed to abstain from reading, listening, or watching other people’s words especially hard. At first, like a burst dam, my thoughts were extra loud. But soon the volume lessened and I was more tethered. Now I consider whether I am using the art of others to fill or to escape: both are legitimate uses, but one helps my creative process and the other often stagnates it.
Ooh, yes! I wasn't quite examining the tethers through the lens of your creativity, but I love this. Lately, I can get very wrapped up in classes and workshops. Love the idea of silence and abstinence as a tether.
Another lovely read, Devon. Thank you!
What I felt inspired to respond to is your knee complaint - same! I'm not running nearly as much as I used to and I'm doing strengthening exercises that seem to be working. I'm gently returning to running and hope to work my way back up to somewhere close to where I was before. For the moment I've replaced running with cycling, which is a good substitute, but I want to get back to running. Part of my regimen includes yoga, which seems to be part of my healing. I can drop you more notes if you want to trade knee-healing practices.
At the moment I'm vacationing in Maine - sea and hiking and reading and dancing- some of my tethers. Back to CLF in a few weeks - another tether I have to admit.
All the best in your ongoing life journey.
Thanks Paul. I'm glad you're finding some practices helpful for the knee, and I understand the hunger to get back to running. I'm not a runner and actually do mostly yoga and cycling already, so somehow even with those, I'm dealing with an overuse (or wrong use) injury. It might be one of those cases where I have to lay off completely for a couple of weeks, and I just haven't forced myself to do that yet (and yoga is my job). Anyway, hope your time off is fruitful and tethering! Maine is the best.