I dusted off my liturgy of the hours book-- I've been praying with the app, praying badly. So I decided for Lent to go back to the physical book. And it's been wonderfully restful.
I'm trying to spend less time on the computer and more time reading physical books and more time writing. To that end I'm trying to copy out at least one poem a day-- some days I've copied three or four or more--it's easy to copy a bunch of haiku. And also I'm trying to include copying some Psalms, but not setting myself a goal for exactly how often I will do that. And also I am trying to handwrite more of my own poems and to copy quotes from books into notebooks. Basically to spend more of my writing life with a pen in my hand instead of the keyboard.
But definitely not eschewing the keyboard. In fact, one of my Lenten practices is to try to leave more comments on Substack posts, especially to say something substantial about other people's poems. To spread more of that particular joy in the world of having a reader take notice and respond. Especially on posts with very few comments.
With my kids I'm reading Malcom Guite's collection of poems and meditations The Word in the Wilderness. We read it last year too and I love it so much. The book was sent by a friend who said I should pass it on to someone else and I will try to do that eventually, but I think first I need to spend a few more Lents with it.
What a lovely Lent addition to add more comments to Substacks. I'm certainly experiencing the blessing of that! Amen. I love reading Kate Bowler's Lent devotional from Have a Beautiful Terrible Day. Interestingly, I'm trying to pay more attention to daily rhythms that are linked to nature. One of my Lent practices is to be outside at sunset. I have missed it every day so far--I'm paying attention to what that's about. I'm in a busy season and my head has been down at my computer, but when is it not lately? I want a clear transition from day to evening and that means stopping work. The exploration and unraveling to be continued. Thanks for your thoughts.
Thanks, Stephanie. For years I've thought I need to be there for possibly getting published one day, but I'm not so sure of that anymore and just don't think the positives outweigh the negatives for me at this time.
I dusted off my liturgy of the hours book-- I've been praying with the app, praying badly. So I decided for Lent to go back to the physical book. And it's been wonderfully restful.
I'm trying to spend less time on the computer and more time reading physical books and more time writing. To that end I'm trying to copy out at least one poem a day-- some days I've copied three or four or more--it's easy to copy a bunch of haiku. And also I'm trying to include copying some Psalms, but not setting myself a goal for exactly how often I will do that. And also I am trying to handwrite more of my own poems and to copy quotes from books into notebooks. Basically to spend more of my writing life with a pen in my hand instead of the keyboard.
But definitely not eschewing the keyboard. In fact, one of my Lenten practices is to try to leave more comments on Substack posts, especially to say something substantial about other people's poems. To spread more of that particular joy in the world of having a reader take notice and respond. Especially on posts with very few comments.
With my kids I'm reading Malcom Guite's collection of poems and meditations The Word in the Wilderness. We read it last year too and I love it so much. The book was sent by a friend who said I should pass it on to someone else and I will try to do that eventually, but I think first I need to spend a few more Lents with it.
What a lovely Lent addition to add more comments to Substacks. I'm certainly experiencing the blessing of that! Amen. I love reading Kate Bowler's Lent devotional from Have a Beautiful Terrible Day. Interestingly, I'm trying to pay more attention to daily rhythms that are linked to nature. One of my Lent practices is to be outside at sunset. I have missed it every day so far--I'm paying attention to what that's about. I'm in a busy season and my head has been down at my computer, but when is it not lately? I want a clear transition from day to evening and that means stopping work. The exploration and unraveling to be continued. Thanks for your thoughts.
I love the idea of going outside at sunset. I took a walk with my oldest daughter today at sunset and it was truly lovely.
I join you in all those things. Since I don’t look at Instagram much, I’m okay leaving it be.
I enjoy your thoughts, Lorrie.
Thanks, Stephanie. For years I've thought I need to be there for possibly getting published one day, but I'm not so sure of that anymore and just don't think the positives outweigh the negatives for me at this time.