poet, writer, editor & teacher James Crews on the power of "wonder walks," allowing things to be as they are, and seeing writing and mindfulness as "two strands of a single braid"🪶 ✨
Thank you for all of this. I agree that writing with special items is such a brilliant idea. That photo is amazing isn’t it? I love the idea of writing with your childhood self in mind. And yes to connection over numbers!
I was so glad to see this post today, as I appreciate his words and yours, so thank you!
I have three of James Crews' books and just love them. It's hard to choose what to comment on here. For one, I love the idea of writing with special items around you (that photo is darling). And I'm so touched by the featured poem.
"Say yes to tiny pink flowers
winking in the dark you move
deeper into, so that you may
receive their promise"
I echo his sentiment that, "while I do hope to touch more lives and reach more people—connection being the main goal now rather than accomplishment—I know it’s not about numbers at all."
I really appreciate the idea of "allowing". Great piece!
Agreed! Such deep wisdom 🩵
So much here to enjoy and appreciate! Thank you!
Thank you for all of this. I agree that writing with special items is such a brilliant idea. That photo is amazing isn’t it? I love the idea of writing with your childhood self in mind. And yes to connection over numbers!
Thanks, Bethany! Agreed! I loved what James shared —so much wisdom to lean into.
I was so glad to see this post today, as I appreciate his words and yours, so thank you!
I have three of James Crews' books and just love them. It's hard to choose what to comment on here. For one, I love the idea of writing with special items around you (that photo is darling). And I'm so touched by the featured poem.
"Say yes to tiny pink flowers
winking in the dark you move
deeper into, so that you may
receive their promise"
I echo his sentiment that, "while I do hope to touch more lives and reach more people—connection being the main goal now rather than accomplishment—I know it’s not about numbers at all."
Thank you for sharing James Crews. So much inspiration and courage and hope here.