"You find yourself by losing yourself. By not thinking about yourself all of the time. When I am in a slump with my writing, I’ll go and walk for a week. Walk and not see a human being. Something happens after four or five days which is quite wonderful. It is an ancient thing. Your sense of smell. Your hearing. They come back."
Sources: Quote – Thank you Whiskey River. Paintings – Thank you Jerry Points Paintings
I usually compose my haiku poems while out walking the dog.
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Update: Matter resolved. Forum on WordPress was very helpful. Thanks again.
adore the art – and the reminder – thank you!
Thank you Shawna
I appreciate this post. Walking is wonderful, and I find the beauty of nature to be very inspiring. I enjoy the art on your post, too.
Thanks Julie
I must agree. And where better to walk than here on the Rue de Pay Cathars. The hills of the south of France near the Mediterranean…
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Léa
South of France near Med. Hmmmmm. I bet its a great place to walk. Thanks for sharing Lea.
Yes it is. Thank you.
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OH, I do not think I could write if I did not walk outdoors and soak up nature every day! Wonderful post containing outstandingly good advice for writers!