"and - how can I feel impressed - if I’ve just expressed - what has been long suppressed?" is an axiom for all writers 💓
On bad writing days, I just tell myself, all that matters is that I stayed curious and gave it whatever I had. I used to think that the opposite of fear is faith, but lately I've realised that the way to get there is by honouring the small steps curiosity encourages us to take...
Consuming is so easy. Everything else is hard. It is, it is, IT IS. I’ve been scolding my drafts and narrowing my eyes at everything I create too. 🙈 <dusts self, pats self on back, exclaims to self and to Raju, like I mean it, trying to mean it> onwards and upwards! You’ve got this. 🤗
I didn't expect things to turn out this way - putting my writing schedule on a to-do list and giving myself a deadline is actually fuelling my 'creativity'.
It's exactly like that worm-like 'awkward, forward movements' for hours. I am able to publish only when i persist with it, while also feeling the cringe.
Drafts always seem like they need improvement, while the published essay seems just fine. And it actually gets better with readers' responses.
I'm going to put this up at my desk - 'if you think you're doing it wrong, you're doing it right'.
Ah Sidrah! That question sounds so true, the way you pose it 💚 Thank you so much for giving these words such loving attention. A joy to be paired with a kadak chai and a handmade ladooo.
"and - how can I feel impressed - if I’ve just expressed - what has been long suppressed?" - This needs to be a writer's anthem. Sitting with my laptop and coffee and reading Raju Tai on a Sunday. Sheer bliss :)
"and - how can I feel impressed - if I’ve just expressed - what has been long suppressed?" is an axiom for all writers 💓
On bad writing days, I just tell myself, all that matters is that I stayed curious and gave it whatever I had. I used to think that the opposite of fear is faith, but lately I've realised that the way to get there is by honouring the small steps curiosity encourages us to take...
💖❤️❤️ Amen. Small steps led by curiosity. 🐛
Consuming is so easy. Everything else is hard. It is, it is, IT IS. I’ve been scolding my drafts and narrowing my eyes at everything I create too. 🙈 <dusts self, pats self on back, exclaims to self and to Raju, like I mean it, trying to mean it> onwards and upwards! You’ve got this. 🤗
Yay! Yes, we have got this. 💜Waiting to see you cheer up the scolded drafts and share their yumminess with us. 🌺
Always, the incredible wisdom. Always, the somehow timely arrival into my life. <3 I cannot wait to be workshopping with you in March :)
Raju, you've nailed it here!
I didn't expect things to turn out this way - putting my writing schedule on a to-do list and giving myself a deadline is actually fuelling my 'creativity'.
It's exactly like that worm-like 'awkward, forward movements' for hours. I am able to publish only when i persist with it, while also feeling the cringe.
Drafts always seem like they need improvement, while the published essay seems just fine. And it actually gets better with readers' responses.
I'm going to put this up at my desk - 'if you think you're doing it wrong, you're doing it right'.
Karthik, I will reply soon, I just wanted to let you know that I thought a lot about you while writing my new piece. About your first essay. 💖
Delicious.
Devouring your writing with kadak chai, a very badly shaped laddoo that I made. Everything feels free-er. What a beautiful hour! Thank you Raju ❤️
Also “ And and and - how can I feel impressed - if I’ve just expressed - what has been long suppressed? “
I find myself saying exactly the opposite. “ how can I not be ......” perhaps I need to produce more rubbish to sit with this.
Ah Sidrah! That question sounds so true, the way you pose it 💚 Thank you so much for giving these words such loving attention. A joy to be paired with a kadak chai and a handmade ladooo.
"and - how can I feel impressed - if I’ve just expressed - what has been long suppressed?" - This needs to be a writer's anthem. Sitting with my laptop and coffee and reading Raju Tai on a Sunday. Sheer bliss :)
Shukriya, Sanobar jaan. It is an honour to be a part of your Sunday mornings. 💚 Thank you.
You made it worthwhile :)
This is glorious and liberating ♥️🌻
💚💚 Thank you, dearest Natasha..