Ordinary Angels
"You can't write a story that's got any life in it by sitting at a writing table and thinking. You've got to get out on the streets, into the crowds, talk with people, and feel the rush and throb of real life - that's the stimulant for a story writer." - O. Henry This summer I've been out on the metaphorical streets, in classrooms, some empty, some full, teaching my neuro artmaking method and leading relaxation and meditation workshops. I showed up for my community, but more importantly, I realized as I sat alone this afternoon, rewiring my own neural connections, I showed up for myself and I'm so freaking proud. I've been showing up again and again and again this summer, even when its really hard, in board meetings, at work, at 3 in the morning worrying about board meetings and work; and after finishing up another workshop in an empty classroom this afternoon, I was inspired to get on this here platform and write all about it. The opening quo...
