What is the relationship between spirituality and creativity?
The discipline and focused attention cultivated through meditation help us do one thing at a time, totally and absolutely, which greatly enhances our writing.
“Contemplative practice, daily nature walks, and still, silent listening can be among the best natural meditations. They help clarify our minds and uplift the heart, dissolving our ordinary preoccupations and mental states that dissipate the fertile spirit within. Such daily disciplines are also excellent tonics for our agitated, febrile brains and weary bodies. When we ease into the realm of non-doing–what Chinese Buddhists called wu wei–there is more room for our mysterious, unfabricated inner self to naturally emerge. ” – Lama Surya Das
It’s tough being a writer. Very tough. As Thomas Mann says, “A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.”
Dinty Moore, in his book The Mindful Writer, Noble Truths of the Writing Life, says his lifelong pursuit of writing and creativity has helped to open him to the path of Buddhism:
“Find inspiration and insight on writing as a spiritual practice through astute quotes, thoughtful advice, and productive exercises on both mindfulness and craft. This isn’t your typical “how to write” book. Author Dinty W. Moore, a well-respected writing coach and teacher, thoughtfully illuminates the creative process: where writing and creativity originate, how mindfulness plays into work, how to cultivate good writing habits and grow as a person, and what it means to live a life dedicated to writing.” – The Mindful Writer
Here’s to Mindfulness and Meditation to help us on our way through our roller coaster lives as creative writers.
Libby Sommer, Author 
I appreciate your post today. I have always – ALWAYS – found that when I am closer to my spirituality, I am closer to my writing; the same is true when I am closer to my writing regarding my spirituality. If I abandon one, I abandon the other. It’s so easy to lose our way…. I try to ground myself daily in who I am, what I believe, how that manifests in my writing, and why. We are too often derailed by the simplest of things. Your post helps all of us keep on our path. Thank you.
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That’s great to know you’ve found my post useful. Thanks for letting me know. Sounds like you have found the path to an excellent grounding daily routine. Wishing you well on your creative and spiritual journey.
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beautifully written keep up the great work 🙂
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Thank you so much, George. Glad you enjoyed the post 🙂
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Thank you, George.
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Yes, the connection between the mind and soul is often overlooked, but should be embraced and utilized.
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Thanks, Sarah. Glad you relate to the ideas in my post.
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Namaskaram! Beautifully written and amazing post! Thank you so much
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And thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
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I run writing workshops incorporating mindfulness. When you let go of trying to ‘compose’ something and just see what comes out, you can really surprise yourself.
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Yes, Tom. I’m a great believer in the power of spontaneous writing or timed writing – no lifting the pen from the page. Tapping into the right side of the brain, rather than the left side. Surprising what can appear.
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