Me again… wanted to add that the idea of ‘little c creativity’ has helped me reframe my relationship to creativity (which always feels such a loaded ‘big C’ kind of word to me). This morning, I’ve decided to start a ‘little c creativity’ practice, starting with resurrecting my Commonplace Book (which sounds so grand!) and copying out some inspiring quotes in coloured pens (and I might add some stickers later too…🥳). Here’s to the resistance!
This was so beautiful to read, Sophie. It’s hard to believe it’s been thirteen years. I adored the photo caption about bending to take a photo of the flowers! For some reason that just made my whole body smile.
But THREE DAYS of labor? Oof. Every time I read about a difficult delivery, I think of The Red Tent. I haven’t read that in decades, but that book reframed so much for me, and as I thought about it again in this context I started appreciating all the “red tents” in our lives, like your writing group (and your friendship and mentoring over all these years), and even how our creative practices and engagement in passions (like V’s singing) create ephemeral red tents where we can feel safe, held, seen, nourished, accepted by community, and cared for, even in our sometimes great pain and distress.
What a beautiful piece. Thank you for all of this. And a VERY happy milestone birthday to V!
Happy Birthday to your very inspiring daughter for next Friday! 🎉
Thank you, Nicola! That's so kind. Where have 13 years gone? 🫣 ✨
A beautiful piece.
Thank you 💜
Me again… wanted to add that the idea of ‘little c creativity’ has helped me reframe my relationship to creativity (which always feels such a loaded ‘big C’ kind of word to me). This morning, I’ve decided to start a ‘little c creativity’ practice, starting with resurrecting my Commonplace Book (which sounds so grand!) and copying out some inspiring quotes in coloured pens (and I might add some stickers later too…🥳). Here’s to the resistance!
LOVE this, Nicola! So much. 💜 Here's to coloured pens and stickers and doing things in the way that works for *you*. x
Lovely!
Thank you! 💜
This was so beautiful to read, Sophie. It’s hard to believe it’s been thirteen years. I adored the photo caption about bending to take a photo of the flowers! For some reason that just made my whole body smile.
But THREE DAYS of labor? Oof. Every time I read about a difficult delivery, I think of The Red Tent. I haven’t read that in decades, but that book reframed so much for me, and as I thought about it again in this context I started appreciating all the “red tents” in our lives, like your writing group (and your friendship and mentoring over all these years), and even how our creative practices and engagement in passions (like V’s singing) create ephemeral red tents where we can feel safe, held, seen, nourished, accepted by community, and cared for, even in our sometimes great pain and distress.
What a beautiful piece. Thank you for all of this. And a VERY happy milestone birthday to V!
Ooo, love this, Eric. Thank you so much. Yes to making tents! ✨ ❤️