No, that isn’t the title of my novel, though in a way, I think it would be a good novel title. Stillness Speaks – this speaks to me. It speaks to me of that space between words and actions, that place of serenity and clarity. That opportunity to see clear through to the absolute truth of a situation, to understand it perfectly without any conscious analysis, and to feel the natural, normal welling of love that flows upwards from heart to head, saying that whatever is happening is alright.
Stillness speaks to me now as I take a break from my early morning writing and think about what a joy it is to once again join the wave of human minds, spirits, consciousness, and enthusiasm. I’m speaking of that wave that comes over the world every November 1 through 30, when novelists the world over join in a celebration of writing called NaNoWriMo.
To be a writer allowing myself to get caught up in this spirit is an amazing, joyful thing. I can feel the vibrations of hope, the strong vibes of confidence and the weak ones of fear. These mix together and somehow the confident spirits give strength and hope to the fearful ones. We all strive and struggle in our own ways to be part of this happening experience. One day, one hour, one word at a time, we build our artistic literary creations, build them strong, build them big, build them crazy and wild and free. And however we build them, that’s exactly how they are meant to be. Do you see how beautiful that is?
Writers of the world, be free, be crazy with your words, and be confident. Together we will make this month a time of joy and discovery – a month to remember and a memory to savor and cherish.
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This NaNoWriMo moment was brought to you by that wave of enthusiasm that came over me.
Oh, by the way, my working title this year is The Green Tea Chronicles.
Here’s my NaNoWriMo profile.
There is wisdom behind Stillness Speaks and you are so right in saying that with stillness, there is opportunity for us to see clearly and understand perfectly.
Nice post. Thank you for the info. Keep it up.
Thanks for asking, Kim! I won on day sixteen… but just wasn’t as enthusiastic as usual this year. Still … November is such a great month for getting writing done. There’s nothing like the momentum of all of us working together!
Hey Linda! How did you end up with nano?
I can see why you are a writer . . . there is clearly an energy and an enthusiasm in what you write. Don’t stop letting those “waves of enthusiasm” from coming over you!
Cheers!
Hey, I really like your post about Nanowrimo. It’s very inspiring 🙂
Thanks so much, Laura!… and thanks for the link to your blog… Soul Echoes. I will add it to my blogroll. I like the way you write and MUST try some of that sage tea.
Good afternoon, Linda Jo,
I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your … Stillness Speaks post, yesterday, that I shared the link on my Soul Echoes blog.
Blessings, Laura