“I’m a nobody blog writer, an amateur novelist, one of a million dotting the literary landscape,” writes Michelle at The Green Study. “Why do I have an ego that says I should be writing bigger?” In a recent post, Michelle reflects on writing a novel, committing to one’s art or passion, and telling meaningful stories in an age of uncertainty.
In a moment of clarity, as I wandered about the gardens this morning, I thought about how the real trick to anything is to fully commit to it. Ten years ago we started ripping up our lawn bit-by-bit, replacing grass with perennials. There were many times when I doubted it would ever look like the English garden I fantasized about, but each year, I took up more lawn, tried different plants, and dug in with all the enthusiasm of a novice. I hit a point of no return and for many years, our yard looked like a bad idea.
It doesn’t look like an English garden now. Not enough sun, too many tree roots and the grass is still determined retake its ground. But I love it. Plants are maturing and things that I’ve moved and divided and tried again and again are finally filling in space. It’s pretty and colorful, and it gives me pleasure. Even though I’ve done my best, it doesn’t match my fantasy and won’t make a magazine cover, but it has become something unto itself. A labor of love and persistence.
I learned in improv comedy workshops that if you commit to the sound, the word, the actions of your partners, it becomes real to the audience. They are in the moment with you and nothing outside of that matters. If I write the story as well as I can write it, maybe I will have the good fortune of a shared moment.
Perhaps, in the scheme of things, sharing moments with others is pretty damned important. If we can imagine solidarity and connection, there’s a possibility we can bring that into the world. Isabel Allende wrote, “I think I write so that people will love each other more.” Who needs to write any bigger than that?
Read all of Michelle’s post at The Green Study.
very inspiring!!!!
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I sure agree with you
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Being a new Indie author I totally understand where you’re coming from
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I totally understand where you are coming from. This article is very much what I think about all the time with my writing. I hope others will find greatness in your writing. I believe the same will happen for my writing as well!
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Lovely. I’d go with you in writing bigger. Proud of you.
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This is very inspiring.
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Inspiring you should definitely write bigger
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This is exactly why I started writing as well! Thanks for posting!
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Very inspiring….
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Some great advice!
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Inspirational one….
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For an aspiring writer, a late starter, a senior citizen, wonderfully inspiring
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Wow! I would love to write a book and I have just started. Thank you.
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Write your book…you don’t live forever.
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I agree! I’ll have to start it very soon. Maybe I could write it in the car!
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I am also working to start writing thanks for such a helpful blog
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Nice Post Thanks.
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Inspiring! Thanks for sharing. I agree that commitment, especially over time, is critical. We don’t always see the progress we want for a long time. We have to keep at it, even when it seems like we’re not getting the results we want.
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“sharing moments with others is pretty damned important.” wow words!
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yes you can
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This is great! People are so scared to be imperfect in today’s society, and do not even bother trying. Even if its not a magazine cover garden, it is perfect for you! I am glad you found your haven!
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Sometimes you need the reassurance to keep on pushing. Great advice! You should post pics of your garden soon
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This is just amazing how beautifully you have played up with the words and given such an inportant lesson to lead a better life. Highly inspiring and appreciable. I admire u..thank you for giving us such blogs that we can look up to and get motivated.
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It’s inspiring and marvellous
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Inspiring post! Very well said
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Love this post!:)
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Great work.
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Very inspiring. Thanks.
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It’s about the Journey, not the destination.
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I want to become a good writer… I dreamed of becoming one someday.
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WOw! so inspiring!!
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I think you should never think too much about how what you’re doing looks from the outside, just commit to it completely. Otherwise, you’ll just end up putting in less effort and being disappointed with the result.
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Great post!
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Beautiful post…I hope to become a great writer someday.
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Profoundly moving!!
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I will agree with you and Isabel Allende. Love is most certainly the answer. Thank you for this, I am encouraged by your words.
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This is beautiful… ❤
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Awesome post! I love how it’s mentioned that it is still a continued process that is still growing into the dream garden… So much of life is exactly like that! We never truly “arrive”…
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INSPIRING❤
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I think I write so that people will love each other more! Wow!
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loved it! Thanks for this post!
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I can relate to that too. All my life I’ve struggled with commiting to my dreams and passions, never really giving them a chance to develop and progress. Only now I realized how important it is. Thanks for the encouragement!
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Motivational post. Surely I ll catch some points from this blog. Thank you for sharing. 😊
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I think we’re all working on pursuing something that is at once meaningful to ourselves, and also is inspiring to others. Great post!
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If you feel the passion to take on something bigger, than you should go for it!
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Very nice article 🙂 Motivating!
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Beautifully described 👍
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Very interesting blog👍
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Good piece of work 👍
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Well writing big and more inspiring
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Really inspiring article. I can relate ^.^
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Such a thoughtful post..I especially loved the first line!
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Love it.
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