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Thomas Cleary's avatar

A very inspiring commentary. I try to follow those identical guideposts and, as I do, I find that occasionally my mind will creatively wander. It’s usually because of something I’ve seen in my walks (even if they’re from the vantage point of a treadmill on a rainy day), a word or its context that triggers a quick association of other words or phrases, even a new sensory experience such as hearing a loon cry or tasting a raspberry jam and jalapeño salsa.

Once I process the new sensation, usually through writing, I return to where I left off, a refreshed set of eyes viewing the sense of the words before me or the scenery passing me as I stroll by.

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Livio Marcheschi's avatar

"Solitude has become more of an indulgence to me than a sense of loneliness."

This is one of the greatest achievements.

Would be interesting to read about your journey to get there. Which milestones, concrete steps, etc. And how to handle the related boredom.

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