Comments on: after: 93/365

By: Leah Ferguson

Leah Ferguson — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 20:54:53 +0000

In reply to cynthia. Oh, that "method" works way too (embarrassingly) well, Cynthia. I recommend it. :) And thank you! Can't believe it's actually only a few more months away.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 02:20:56 +0000

In reply to Leah Ferguson. Ha, Leah, that's a great idea. I may copy you. Looking forward to reading YOUR BOOK!

By: Leah Ferguson

Leah Ferguson — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:48:05 +0000

In reply to cynthia. I've done that, in a way, if only with my blog (should I not admit this?): Will hit publish, then read the post on my phone (for a different perspective) so that I can quickquickquick go back in and edit out all my typos and odd phrasing. How I wish we could write our projects as well, as quickly, as one might read them!

By: writersideup

writersideup — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:35:37 +0000

In reply to cynthia.

I think what often happens (if not to all of us, but many, and certainly me–and probably you), is that when we’re in the moment, regardless of what that is, most things we will only give so much time to figure out or perhaps there’s an outside force (and life interference) that only allows us so much time. Time constraints generally add some measure of pressure. So many things need to simmer (that’s why, years ago, I put up a site called “Simmer Artist,” now gone), just like a pot of stew–or a manuscript. But once that decision or whatever is made, the pressure, however minute or overwhelming, is released, allowing that “door” to open. 😀

By: helena sorensen

helena sorensen — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:21:16 +0000

In reply to cynthia.

ah yes… the challenge as to what to do with that second thought…

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:08:10 +0000

In reply to helena sorensen. sometimes I want to make a change and sometimes not; sometimes I can make a change and sometimes not : )

By: helena sorensen

helena sorensen — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:00:54 +0000

In reply to cynthia. and then?

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:56:50 +0000

In reply to writersideup. Donna, I think what I'm talking about is bigger or more comprehensive than that thing that happens to all of us, but who knows?

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:53:39 +0000

In reply to helena sorensen. I don't know, Helena. It's more like I can only get closer to what I think or want if I choose one course of action and live with it for a second or two, and then that opens my mind and prompts me to see other things ...

By: helena sorensen

helena sorensen — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:36:26 +0000

In reply to cynthia.

Cynthia… A Google Search: what are second thoughts? revealed this:

“First Thoughts are the everyday thoughts. Everyone has those. Second Thoughts are the thoughts you think about the way you think. People who enjoy thinking have those… ”
― Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky
http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/2889659-a-hat-full-of-sky