Today, I attended a creative writing and mindfulness workshop at the public library in town. This was my second writing workshop for the month and, truth be told, my second writing workshop since starting this personal journey back in 2010 (more officially in 2015) to write publicly.
The program’s creative writing aspect was obviously important for me as a developing writer who wants to tidy up my blog posts here plus make better progress on my (still incomplete) “book project(s).” But, the mindfulness part of the workshop was a new approach to writing for me – or rather, an old approach to living that I needed to be shown the benefits of using for writing as well.
Of course, since leaving the library this afternoon, I’ve done my best to distract myself from taking action (writing) based on what I learned at the workshop… I’ve roamed around Target for about an hour, browsing the home decor and office supply sections while devouring a bag of their cafe popcorn. I’ve returned home, cut up some veggies, and threw together an artful salad, that I again devoured, for a late lunch. And then, as usual, I opened up my laptop to consume more of my latest obsession: home design and DIY videos on YouTube. That is, until I came across this completeSuperSoul Conversation between RuPaul and Oprah Winfrey.
I found that much of what RuPaul said resonates with me – my own beliefs, understanding of how the world works, outlook on and approach to life. Being a seeker of positiveness who sometimes falls into spells of darkness, an introvert who looks for reasons to laugh (at times to avoid crying), and a soul yearning to reach that higher ground or level of consciousness/being in spite of my desire to blend into society, I was comforted by the wisdom he had gathered from years of life experience and observations of those around him.
My most favorite message from this interview is “there’s only one of us here.” Just let that soak in… we, as individuals, are connected so much so that we are one. Actually, like RuPaul, I believe we are one spiritual being, experiencing humanness on this world in many different ways/bodies.
Overall, this soulful conversation between two icons of thought and style reinforced the reason I need to continue doing those mindfulness techniques I participated in earlier today – breathing, the sacred pause, awareness, and positive affirmations. All to combat any negative thoughts towards myself and my intentions for writing; to be aware of my surroundings and my existence in this world as part of a greater whole; to appreciate and take better care of my body, my physical yet temporary home in this world. In essence, I need to be mindful to be me – my most authentic, creatively mindful me.
Blessings,
Lucretia
Lucretia By Design, LLC 