writers too often in their heads?

monica4567
monica4567
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Posted on Sep 7, 2008 8:57 PM

Hi all,

I've been thinking about how I spend my life (outer purpose) and about the ego. I am striving to be a writer, but that seems to require that I spend a lot of time in my head. It seems to go against what we've learned here, to get out of your head, focus on stillness. I write because I've always had stories in my head; now I'm just writing them down. But while I'm writing, I'm in my head. Are all writers doomed to spend an inordinate amount of time in our heads, keeping the ego in us strong?

thanks,

docmon

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monica4567
monica4567
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1. Re: writers too often in their heads?
Sep 8, 2008 8:55 AM   |   In response to: monica4567

Just to clarify my question, what I really would like is a way to balance all the time I spend "in my head" with that inner space I've learned about here, with being present. I feel like they are at odds and pulling me in opposite directions. If I didn't feel such an urge to be a writer, I would consider changing my goals. But it is a strong urge, so I do feel it is a true outer purpose. I'm simply not sure how to make it harmonize with my inner purpose of being present. When I am in my head, thinking up a story, I don't feel present at all. Any suggestions are welcome!

Peace. B-)

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