tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post4900764527802925928..comments2023-09-05T03:24:40.988-05:00Comments on Seize the day -- the blog of writer Molly Blaisdell: Writing AttitudeMolly/Cecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-86600944857764478602012-05-23T19:50:48.907-05:002012-05-23T19:50:48.907-05:00I think we all love pats on the head and that is a...I think we all love pats on the head and that is a good thing. Validation is also something I really want, but art will not always get the reception we want it to. But I believe art is worth it anyway. Art is something that bubbles up in us. We'd do it if we only had some charcoal and the side of a cave. I can't control validation. I can control the art and that only to a degree. Art seems to have a mind of its own. I do find that art some better angel of nature gets to shine, and my soul is so hungry to create something that delights the soul of others. I hunger to hear: "I read this again and again.~ I was able to escape my world for a while and be transported to a better place. ~ I finally understood something about myself." I don't know exactly what my art will say but I want it to speak. I want it to surprise me.Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-84166233735736321742012-05-22T23:41:32.690-05:002012-05-22T23:41:32.690-05:00It seems like almost every time I stop by, you'...It seems like almost every time I stop by, you've hit the nail on the head! Oh, boy, am I battling with attitude today. It's been a doubt day - a "who says you're good enough to be a writer" day - and your post brings good, solid hope. I want to remember that success writing is not about validation. So often, I make it about the outward stuff, trying - and failing- to get a pat on the head from my family, but really, it's about doing what I love, right? and trying to get better at it. Not the pats. Attitude. I'll try to work on it. Cheers, Molly!Faith Prayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711135740295281493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-44927196230570283862012-05-20T22:57:05.082-05:002012-05-20T22:57:05.082-05:00I can feel the love, Molly. It's coming throug...I can feel the love, Molly. It's coming through loud & clear. :)) Thank you for that. You're one of my very favorite writing peeps (family). <br /><br />Your post inspired mine this morning. Thank you. I needed to validate some things today, and apologize to my inner muse.<br /><br />I get what you're saying. It still hurts though. I make it a point to ask them how jobs, lives, kids, etc. are, just to let them know I care about their interests and well-being. I know not everyone can return the love the way I want it. The wrong is mostly in my perception, which I need to work on. I need to not be so picky about how they love me, and just be happy that they do.<br /><br />I loved hearing about you and your dad's relationship. It truly makes me smile.<br /><br />Thank you for your sweet words. They mean the world to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-90987897991574486612012-05-20T09:13:53.693-05:002012-05-20T09:13:53.693-05:00Hi Candy,
I'm sorry you don't have more ...Hi Candy, <br /><br />I'm sorry you don't have more supporters in your life. I say love your people and don't expect them to get on board with your writing. We don't all share the same interests. You share DNA with your family and you don't share that with anyone else. I always celebrate that when I'm with my family. I didn't even tell my dad my recent contest wins. He doesn't get that. We plant roses together, cook, fix the plumbing and stuff. <br /><br />You know to grow you must be in some fortified soil with plenty of sun and water. Cultivate your family of writers. This family will have mentors instead of parents. It will have writing peeps instead of brothers and sisters. I call this pulling up the tent stakes and stretching out the tent. Make the house of your bigger!<br /><br />Last, I'm am a 100% supporter of you. My family will attest that I believe in Candy Fite. I mean, yeah! I mean, h--, yeah!Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-25660820252272497232012-05-20T08:33:08.767-05:002012-05-20T08:33:08.767-05:00What happens when most people around you, with the...What happens when most people around you, with the exception of two or three don't show an ounce of interest in your craft? In my case, I'd be left with hardly anyone in my life. Sad, but true. I have close family and friends who never even ask about my writing, ever. It's so sad. Julia Cameron calls them toxic, I have to agree. I call it murdering the muse...hmm. Possible blog post.<br /><br />Thanks, Molly for posting this. It's not really about those who murder the muse, it's about how I allow my own feelings to react to their behavior. Do I let them stifle my creativity? I shouldn't. And if I do, it's shame on me, not them.<br /><br />Lot's to ponder this morning. <br /><br />See you soon. :)))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-8996396373246037282012-05-19T20:08:06.164-05:002012-05-19T20:08:06.164-05:00Oh, I miss our conversations too, Vijaya. I talk t...Oh, I miss our conversations too, Vijaya. I talk to the cats. <br /><br />I love the time travel of an ancient text. It's a miracle to me. I writing for the ages. I hope some sticks, a heart's cry.Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937707.post-811374472869615702012-05-19T17:13:32.417-05:002012-05-19T17:13:32.417-05:00Goodness I miss those late night parking lot talk ...Goodness I miss those late night parking lot talk sessions. LOL. Now I talk to the hamsters :)<br /><br />Yes, attitude and what we feed our souls matter. I still can't believe how blessed we are to even have the opportunity to write. I'm writing a history book right now (wfh) and one thing that pops out over and over again is how the arts flourish when there is relative peace and stability. I was reading some ancient texts, and marvelling ... goodness, they were penned 5,000 yrs ago? Blows. Me. Away. I can't imagine anything I write will last even 20 years, but I do hope my words will have an impact here and now. <br /><br />And yes, I'm completely procrastinating :) It'll be another late night for me.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.com