I love routines. My new morning routine has consisted of coffee, a little yoga, a little writing and reading a chapter from The Right to Write. (Don't ask me what time I get up. It's ridiculous.) Julia Cameron is a writing goddess. I lurve her!! I want to go to there. (30 Rock anyone?) Anywho, it is an amazing book. It really puts the writing life into perspective.
The chapter I want to share with you today, is called Making It. I know we have all asked (aloud or silently) what are my chances of making it as a writer? Ms. Cameron points out that nobody ever asks " what are my chances of making it as a teacher? As a banker? As a chimney sweep? (We watch a lot of Mary Poppins at my house.) She answers the question this way:
The truth is when you want a writing career and are willing to do the work to get it, the odds work with you, not against you. This is simple metaphysical law. As Goeth advised us, " Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it- for action has magic grace and power in it."
Hallelujah, can I get a witness! It is nice to be reminded that if you are willing to do the work, so is the universe. The Right to Write is a powerful and must have book to include on your writer's bookshelf. Over the course of the next few weeks, I will continue sharing different nuggets I have learned. Keep writing! Until next time.
3 comments:
I LOVE that book too! It's so true though. Anything worth having takes time and work.
Can't wait to hear the other gems you share from the book.
thanks karen!! isn't she brilliant. i want to just go and spend the weekend with her. i feel like i would come back smarter and more calm.
You must be watching the sun rise -- very impressive! Thanks for the quote -- I will have to check it out. Did I tell you what an inspiration you are? I will write more soon on the manuscript you sent -- thanks for sending it to me!
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