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to unfold. This concept applies just as
beautifully to writer’s block as it does to
bodily tension.
When we experience writer’s block, it’s
often because a barrier of some sort has
been placed between us and our divine
creative source. Most of the time, the only
way to figure out the how and why of that
barrier is to sit quietly with it, and allow it
to reveal itself in its own time. The moment
we start judging ourselves, our blocks, or
our writing, we separate ourselves from the
truth of what’s happening in the here and
now, and reinforce the very disconnection
we’re trying to release.
choice: accept where they are and embark on a
learning journey, or give up in defeat.
LESSON 5:
In practice, there is no failure.
As I wrote earlier, “doing” implies finality,
while “practice” implies continuity. When
we do something, we finish it, and it’s done.
If we do it “right,” our accomplishment
stands; if we do it “wrong,” or worse, don’t
finish it at all―our ego must bear the brunt
of the ensuing guilt. When we are in that
energetic space, the fear of failure can be
paralyzing.
LESSON 4:
When you release your
attachment to results, you can
meet your reality on neutral
ground.
In practice, there is no end point, only the
flow of daily effort. Every time we come to
our yoga mats or to our notebooks, we are
presented with a new chance for discovery.
No matter what chances we take, what
questions we ask, or what unintended
results we manifest today, we can take
comfort in the knowing that there will be a
fresh, new page waiting for us tomorrow.
In order to experience growth, we must first
admit to and accept exactly where we are.
A beginning yogini may get frustrated by
her inability to do a handstand, without
understanding that until she develops her
arm and shoulder strength, the posture will
be unsupported. So, too, may the beginning
novel writer be loath to admit that she lacks an
understanding of complex sentence structure
or the finer points of character development.
In practice, there is no failure, and there are
no mistakes. There is only learning, and
breathing, and being.
Either of these practitioners may achieve their
goals without acknowledging their realities.
However, the results of their efforts probably
won’t live up to their expectations, and they
won’t be sustainable over a long period of time.
When they inevitably meet with injury, failure, or
frustration, these practitioners will face a hard
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And that, writer, feels like freedom.
*Sources: https://yogainternational.com/article/
view/yoga-sutra-1-13-translation-and-commentary,
http://www.swamij.com/yoga-sutras-11216.htm.
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Bryna René Haynes - Bryna René Haynes is the founder of The
Heart of Writing, the chief editor for Inspired Living Publishing, and
the author of The Art of Inspiration: An Editor’s Guide to Writing
Powerful, Effective Self-Help and Inspirational Books (Inspired Living
Publishing, 2016). In addition to working with private clients around
the world, she has guided over 180 authors through the Authentic
Storytelling model as editor for ILP’s best-selling print anthology
series. Learn more about Bryna at www.theheartofwriting.com.
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