writer & artist Carolee Bennett on the saving power of morning pages, running & strength training, learning not to fear discomfort, and using the energy that is uniquely yours to make your art
Thanks for the introduction to Carolee! I love the insights she shared here. I'm in the midst of writing a post on creativity right now that announces my love of morning pages! I'm also very impressed by the strength training and running. I definitely agree with the embodiment piece helping with writing (although for me it's yoga and cycling).
I’m so inspired by this interview! I love reading the words of this person who has been my bestie for so long I can’t remember life before her. Like meeting her again.
"The traditional 'be still' mindfulness practices don’t resolve the energetic impacts of this on my body..." I so appreciate what she says about finding another way through movement! I also have times where I need to move in order to focus. Even with my Morning Pages, I'll sometimes need to go walk for 5 minutes before I can write that third page out. Otherwise my pages could take all day.
I love this interview! Taking Carolee’s words about not letting discomfort stop you (and practice managing it instead) to heart. And her work is beautiful and so alive. I love the Lost Balloon story—especially that last line!
Thanks for the introduction to Carolee! I love the insights she shared here. I'm in the midst of writing a post on creativity right now that announces my love of morning pages! I'm also very impressed by the strength training and running. I definitely agree with the embodiment piece helping with writing (although for me it's yoga and cycling).
Thanks for this, Christine! I look forward to reading your piece on morning pages -- will have to share with Carolee, too. xo
I’m so inspired by this interview! I love reading the words of this person who has been my bestie for so long I can’t remember life before her. Like meeting her again.
Thank you, Jill! That's so cool. That it's like meeting her again—I'm so inspired by what Carolee shared, too. So much hard-earned wisdom <3
"The traditional 'be still' mindfulness practices don’t resolve the energetic impacts of this on my body..." I so appreciate what she says about finding another way through movement! I also have times where I need to move in order to focus. Even with my Morning Pages, I'll sometimes need to go walk for 5 minutes before I can write that third page out. Otherwise my pages could take all day.
Yea I relate deeply to this too! And yet I often forget to move 😭
I hear you!
I love this interview! Taking Carolee’s words about not letting discomfort stop you (and practice managing it instead) to heart. And her work is beautiful and so alive. I love the Lost Balloon story—especially that last line!
Thanks for reading, Katie! I agree with all you say here and so glad you're taking Carolee's words to heart (I'm gonna do the same!) xo
Love this & love Carolee!
same! <3