Interview with Natalie Goldberg
On Podcast, Insights At The Edge, Tami Simon interviews Natalie Goldberg, a writer, teacher and author of the renowned book Writing Down The Bones. Natalie shares her insights around the importance of maintaining a regular Writing Practice. A practice that she herself has been doing for 35 years and still does in order to keep her writing mind “shapely.” She considers this the foundation to her writing and keeps her connected to the deeper aspects that are calling out to be explored.
She explains how this practice helps to tap into the authentic part of your voice, a deeper level versus what you think you should say – “When you keep your hand moving, there’s a chance for something real to come out.”
During the interview she also talks about combining both meditation & writing. Because she considers writing a Zen practice she has integrated in both sitting and walking meditation. She explains this form of practice as a way “to better trust in your own mind and an connection with yourself and all beings.”
An interview I found to be inspiring and insightful. Listen to Interview
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March 13, 2011 at 1:32 am
Thanks so much for this link. Natalie is one of my favourite writers, and her writing kept me buoyant through a particularly difficult period of life. I bookmarked this interview last month and finally found a free hour to hear it this morning. It was a delight to hear Natalie’s voice and reconnect with her ideas. I blogged about it here: http://vaneramos.livejournal.com/708061.html Thank you for drawing my attention.
March 13, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Yes, that interview was an inspiration. I really appreciate Natalie’s perspective on approaching the creative process. She seems to be on the right track. I would definitely consider her one of the Masters.