tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post383811953645088096..comments2024-03-21T06:28:32.373-03:00Comments on Jan Morrison: F***ked Up and Not WritingJan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-61153960518280376932013-01-08T18:44:31.815-04:002013-01-08T18:44:31.815-04:00The holidays and all the other disruptions, worrie...The holidays and all the other disruptions, worries can take a toll. I hope you are able to get back at it. Baby steps...that all it takes, right?Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-18052530880234022932013-01-03T09:25:50.751-04:002013-01-03T09:25:50.751-04:00small steps each day can aceive a lot - when my he...small steps each day can aceive a lot - when my health failed and the gard vanished under a wealth of 'wild flowers' (my friends call them weeds) I found that doing 15-20 mins a day made a huge difference in just a couple of weeks - look after yourself and think kindly about 'you'alberta rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132420168908365099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-67455676314218800462013-01-02T23:18:09.648-04:002013-01-02T23:18:09.648-04:00I'm sorry you are going through so much right ...I'm sorry you are going through so much right now. Try to fit that gym in, it should help make you feel better. Even if you just walk for a bit. I hope things get better soon.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-17979499791073612562013-01-02T20:19:07.596-04:002013-01-02T20:19:07.596-04:00I think living in limbo would DEFINITELY do it. I ...I think living in limbo would DEFINITELY do it. I would hate having my habitat up in the air. It always takes me a little while to settle in. You know the only place I can write besides home? A bathtub. Any bathtub with a wide enough side... Do you have any type of thing like that? A cozy chair or old desk... or tub? Just something that is the SAME wherever it is...<br /><br />I hope SP's operation goes really well and isn't too frightening. You will get it back, sister. Just hang in there.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-35118768060428549312013-01-02T20:00:00.304-04:002013-01-02T20:00:00.304-04:00Your small steps sound ideal, to help you plod alo...Your small steps sound ideal, to help you plod along until you feel more like dancing. Something else that works for me is the "just 5 minutes" approach: tackle something you don't want to do... and after 5 minutes, if you want, you can stop. Apparently, after 5 minutes, we usually find the momentum to keep going. <br />I was pleased to read today's post that you are feeling a little better. Beautiful photo...Pauline Wileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387098614220322595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-59720864038967598282013-01-02T19:40:48.401-04:002013-01-02T19:40:48.401-04:00I love that you made a plan to get over the blahs....I love that you made a plan to get over the blahs. I need to do this. Thanks Jan!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994415353101258592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-59565741660450293362013-01-02T18:06:58.448-04:002013-01-02T18:06:58.448-04:00Sorry you are in a place of, well, stuck and unins...Sorry you are in a place of, well, stuck and uninspired. Hope the small changes help.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-55876654042967724382013-01-02T14:11:43.170-04:002013-01-02T14:11:43.170-04:00Sorry to hear about the troubles Jan. The writing ...Sorry to hear about the troubles Jan. The writing will find itself once the other stuff resolves. As you say, health and living stability usually have to come first.<br /><br />Wishing you more of both in 2013,<br /><br />EJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-85939620346313058222013-01-02T09:34:41.433-04:002013-01-02T09:34:41.433-04:00Thanks all you great babes! Yesterday I wrote - to...Thanks all you great babes! Yesterday I wrote - today I will too. Maybe I'm just walking along side the horse but soon I'll be up there riding away. Your words are TREMENDOUSLY helpful. Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727266796590751202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-85521933625624120492013-01-02T07:33:03.697-04:002013-01-02T07:33:03.697-04:00Jan - I can't tell you how much I admire your ...Jan - I can't tell you how much I admire your attitude about reflecting on where you are with your writing and what your plans are. It's so hard to keep on going as a writer and doubly so when one's under the kind of stress you are. I hope this turns out to be an easier year for you and of course I wish your special guy an easy time with his operation. Lots of positivity heading your way... <br /><br />In the meantime, hang in there and keep going. Step by step. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-34415342314059021072013-01-02T06:57:12.027-04:002013-01-02T06:57:12.027-04:00I'm so sorry, Jan! That's a bunch of chall...I'm so sorry, Jan! That's a bunch of challenges (and big ones) to deal with at once. I think your approach (small changes) makes a lot of sense. Don't be tough on yourself for not writing as much...you've got a great plan for moving forward and each day is a clean slate!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-62766396184680244112013-01-02T03:05:48.600-04:002013-01-02T03:05:48.600-04:00I'm a firm believer in the Kaizen approach. Sm...I'm a firm believer in the Kaizen approach. Small behavioral changes can add up to big changes, while big changes usually add up to failure. Don't be so hard on yourself. If your heart and classwork are with your poetry right now go with it. Getting some distance from your manuscript may be exactly what you need before you jump back in.<br /><br />Wishing you a peaceful, productive, succesful 2013!<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">~VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-88509687903881594992013-01-01T23:42:55.925-04:002013-01-01T23:42:55.925-04:00Kaizen is a good approach! I'm so glad you sha...Kaizen is a good approach! I'm so glad you shared your experience here. I've hit a brick wall emotionally and it's reassuring to know I'm not alone, though I'm sorry you're having such a tough time. I hope your list helps and that the challenges you foresee aren't as gloomy as anticipated. The grief in leaving a landscape you love is unsettling - I hope you find some comfort in the beauty of your photos and poems.<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715879775216108688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-19668553746374114292013-01-01T15:58:04.285-04:002013-01-01T15:58:04.285-04:00i like your "this is what is, now what am i g...i like your "this is what is, now what am i going to do about it" outlook Jan. list making is happening here also. xoSophieSophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07397072250294162987noreply@blogger.com