Many years ago I came across Julie Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way. One very important thing I gained from this was the practice of morning pages (which can be done at any time of the day when you have peace on your own). For those that don’t know, this involves having pen and a large notebook, a quiet and comfortable space on your own, and then writing a set number of pages (I believe it’s 3) without stopping. Write about anything that comes to mind, don’t think about it or plan what you are going to write. If you don’t know what to write, just write ‘I don’t know what to write’ repeatedly until something else appears on the page. This may sound silly but from my own experience it really works and it is really surprising where the writing may lead. Sometimes I have written poems this way and below are some verses that appeared one day.
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Whatever dreams you may have
Let them sway
Like the trees in the wind going with the flow
With good roots, know that they’re OK.
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Whatever thoughts you may have
They’re precious
Like jewels sprinkled on a moonlit pond
With respect, know that they’re secure
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Whatever love you may have
t’is a gift
Like nothing else in the world
With love, know that you love.
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