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ELN: Transformative Journal Writing (03/21)

Exploring Life Newsletter (ELN) | March, 2021

What’s New?

Transformative journal writing is an approach to journaling inspired by deep creativity. Here are the first three articles in this series: a) Transformative Journal Writing; b) Problems with Journal Writing; and c) The Life of Words. Subsequent articles will explore various tools and techniques to add creative depth to journal writing.

What’s Next?

I am currently working on two core ideas of a creative practice. The first idea focuses on mental skills for creatives. My plan is to identify a core skill set for creative work. The second idea explores productivity for creatives. My goal is to find practical ways of organizing time to facilitate deep creativity.

Something Interesting

I wrote the poem The Space Between Words and Life to stimulate ideas for transformative journal writing. In an interview, Jane Hirshfield says, “Poetry is a release of something previously unknown into the visible. You write to invite that, to make of yourself a gathering of the unexpected and, with luck, of the unexpectable.” (Jane Hirshfield: Why Write Poetry?)

Brian 03/05/2021

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Exploring Life (EL) is a gathering place for people interested in the frontiers of creativity. We explore the nature of creativity through creative practice, ideation, projects, collaboration, and wisdom. Visit the articles page for an overview or look through the archive. You can read more about EL in the about section. If this work interests you, subscribe to our newsletter to receive monthly updates.

Past Newsletters

ELN: Creative Agility Practice (04/21)

ELN: Transformative Journal Writing (03/21)

ELN: Cultivating a Creative Life (02/21)

ELN: Seeking Relief from Pandemic Stress (12/20)

ELN: Aging and the Transience of Life (11/20)

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