This website is a culmination of all I know through battling depression, spilling my heart and mind on blank pages, and going deep within to discern what my soul gifts are.
I hope I can be of some light to other soul travelers.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
http://www.clairesewell.com/
http://www.clairesewell.com/
This website is a culmination of all I know through battling depression, spilling my heart and mind on blank pages, and going deep within to discern what my soul gifts are.
I hope I can be of some light to other soul travelers.
This website is a culmination of all I know through battling depression, spilling my heart and mind on blank pages, and going deep within to discern what my soul gifts are.
I hope I can be of some light to other soul travelers.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
A soul whisper
This morning I heard a soul whisper. You know the ones - a grain of truth that reverberates you to the core with its simplicity.
For the last decade (which, let's face it, is a long time), I've worked my butt off to become a self-employed therapist. I had visions of listening deeply, to the sound of soft background music, being paid to work from home.
Recently however, I concluded that this path is not working for me. I had the realization that I'd rather write about psychology and spirituality than directly practice it.
Today my soul whisper asked this:
I see my path more clearly now.
For the last decade (which, let's face it, is a long time), I've worked my butt off to become a self-employed therapist. I had visions of listening deeply, to the sound of soft background music, being paid to work from home.
Recently however, I concluded that this path is not working for me. I had the realization that I'd rather write about psychology and spirituality than directly practice it.
Today my soul whisper asked this:
"What if ... you had success with writing. Would you still want to be a therapist?"
The quick and resolute answer was: "Writing is my first love."
The quick and resolute answer was: "Writing is my first love."
I see my path more clearly now.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
A fine balance between studying and doing
Next semester (July) I begin the somewhat arduous task of completing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I have two third-year papers to complete. I am interested in people: their feelings, their difficulties and their successes. But the psychology degree itself has been rather dry and boring - and a lot of tedious essays.
The most inspiring and fun papers I did were some of the electives. I took a Speaking paper. I wanted to prove to myself (and the world) that I could do it. One of the exercises was to stand closely, face to face, with a complete stranger and hold a gaze with their eyes for 3 whole minutes - it seemed like forever. We weren't allowed to talk, smile, fidget or stare. We weren't allowed to be judgmental. We just had to hold the gaze. It was super challenging but oh so rewarding!
Once I have my degree out of the way, I can delve into Media Studies/English papers.
I'm looking at it as I have to eat my veges (Psychology papers) before I can get to the yummy dessert (Media papers).
Part of me wants to be fully immersed in learning new material and becoming more media savvy. But the other part of me realizes that it takes time and energy to write. For me, I need to know that there is nothing else on the horizon, such as uni papers, to interrupt my writing. I'm not sure if I can study AND write at the same time.
On my to-do list is a film script which realistically might take me 2 years to complete, and a non-fiction kindle book on creating a life beyond loss.
Let's see if I can manage it all - in small chunks each. I'm going to try.
The most inspiring and fun papers I did were some of the electives. I took a Speaking paper. I wanted to prove to myself (and the world) that I could do it. One of the exercises was to stand closely, face to face, with a complete stranger and hold a gaze with their eyes for 3 whole minutes - it seemed like forever. We weren't allowed to talk, smile, fidget or stare. We weren't allowed to be judgmental. We just had to hold the gaze. It was super challenging but oh so rewarding!
Once I have my degree out of the way, I can delve into Media Studies/English papers.
I'm looking at it as I have to eat my veges (Psychology papers) before I can get to the yummy dessert (Media papers).
Part of me wants to be fully immersed in learning new material and becoming more media savvy. But the other part of me realizes that it takes time and energy to write. For me, I need to know that there is nothing else on the horizon, such as uni papers, to interrupt my writing. I'm not sure if I can study AND write at the same time.
On my to-do list is a film script which realistically might take me 2 years to complete, and a non-fiction kindle book on creating a life beyond loss.
Let's see if I can manage it all - in small chunks each. I'm going to try.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
New short story now available on Amazon's Kindle store
My first work of fiction is now available on Amazon's Kindle store. Out of Alignment, is a short story about a woman in her mid-thirties who needs to decide whether to have children or follow her artistic passions.
Go on - take a peep.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Details
I haven't worked on my short story, Out of Alignment, for a couple of weeks now. I am satisfied with the editing that has been done. I'm also satisfied with the dialogue and plot. Now I need to add details - information that lets the reader know where my characters are, and what they are experiencing. I have a challenge before me because this is not my strongest ability. I'm almost ready to take a look at the manuscript again. Not yet, but soon. Now I know it's ok to leave a manuscript aside for a while - it doesn't miss me, it doesn't change when I'm not looking at it, and it doesn't rot.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Sneak preview of my short story cover
My delicious new cover arrived in my inbox today from fiverr.com. My short story, Out of Alignment, is about a creative woman in her mid thirties who must confront the choice to have a family, or to follow her own needs. I love the womb-like swirls and the beautiful representation of Ava's biological clock.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Layers
I'm 43. I've wanted to be a writer since I was 7.
I thought that writers were the most clever of all artists, for the way they create subtle layers (now I'm older and much less single minded - I think all creativity is a blessing). I created my first layer last week. And it was so important to me that I got teary. A tear or two of happiness - of pure joy, satisfaction and reward.
My layer was simple and unplanned. It just happened. Simple layers that connect one part of the story to another. Little signposts that say to the reader: "See, we've been here before." I think that's what I like most about creating layers - that it brings me together with the reader - we're both experiencing them for the first time. And that's special.
Maybe I could plant the gorgeous Wedding Cake Layer tree in the new garden I'm establishing? As a nod to the art of creating layers. And as a nod to how long I've wanted to create them.
I thought that writers were the most clever of all artists, for the way they create subtle layers (now I'm older and much less single minded - I think all creativity is a blessing). I created my first layer last week. And it was so important to me that I got teary. A tear or two of happiness - of pure joy, satisfaction and reward.
My layer was simple and unplanned. It just happened. Simple layers that connect one part of the story to another. Little signposts that say to the reader: "See, we've been here before." I think that's what I like most about creating layers - that it brings me together with the reader - we're both experiencing them for the first time. And that's special.
Maybe I could plant the gorgeous Wedding Cake Layer tree in the new garden I'm establishing? As a nod to the art of creating layers. And as a nod to how long I've wanted to create them.
Cornus Controversa - Wedding Cake Layer tree
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