"Big Idea Mastermind - https://www.smore.com/n1xu-big-idea-mastermind"
What's Underneath
In college I had a writing professor, who, knowing my self-consciousness about my quietude, said to me, "Courtney, still water runs deep. That's how you are." It was such a gift for her to re-frame something that I used to agonize over. (I even created a performance art piece about my being quiet, which ended up becoming a "coming out" of sorts for my quietude. In a way, during the performance, I was the loudest I had ever been, and it was quite the breakthrough).
So this piece honors the depths of me, the undercurrent of my life, the things that I hold deep inside and show the world when I feel safe and sure.
What do you hold in your own personal undercurrent? What depths do you hold within you? And when do you feel you are able to show these depths--these gifts to the world? What symbols represent what runs deep with in you? When do you feel free to reveal what's underneath?
Comment
-
Comment by Courtney Putnam on August 10, 2009 at 1:10pm -
Thank you for your words Judaye! Yes, being quiet can be a conscious choice and a positive practice! And I find that feeling safe is a must in terms of my feeling free to speak my truth.
Courtney
-
Comment by Judaye Streett on August 6, 2009 at 4:25pm -
Dear Courtney,
I thank you so much for sharing this insight because you have re-framed my habitual silence for me. My hesitation at speaking has always been interpreted as timidity rather than my choice of self protection. I think I am able to show the depths of my true thoughts and feelings to those who see me, respect and listen to me. Love of family and home is symbolized for me throughs cooking, family dinners, car trips and laughing together about all the crazy things we have been through together.
Latest Activity
Jennifer Lauck left a comment for catherine harnett"Hi and let me be one of the first to welcome you to Shewrites. This is a terrific site, tons of resources and innovative info. As my own bonus, you have access to my teaching site and free teachings on memoir. Just click here…"
Meg Waite Clayton left a comment for catherine harnett"Catherine, Just waving hello. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists (Struggling or Not) group.
Hope you enjoy it here, and best of luck with your writing.
Warmly, Meg Waite Clayton…"
Top Content
Badge
© 2013 Created by Kamy Wicoff.
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
You need to be a member of She Writes to add comments!
Join She Writes