tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post6297689007538266305..comments2023-10-31T07:49:59.631-04:00Comments on Edited to Within an Inch of my Life: TED Talk Tuesday: Elizabeth Gilbert on Nurturing CreativityHeather Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-72495652814469373382012-08-31T06:23:15.429-04:002012-08-31T06:23:15.429-04:00Jon--I don't know, it seems like she is saying...Jon--I don't know, it seems like she is saying that some of the ownership isn't ours. Taking us off the hook for at least the genius part of things. <br /><br />Marcy--Mine is wily too. And some days I avoid some projects if I don't think the muse will show up. But, you know, for my friends working on agent or editor deadlines, they seem to produce worthwhile and exciting things, even on days that they balk at writing. Maybe muse is more myth than we want to believe. :)<br /><br />Lynn--Hello! TED talks are awesome. Hopefully we'll hit some you haven't heard yet. :) But I love the reinforcement from the Universe. I'm so dense that the Universe normally has to hit me over the head with stuff before I ever see it. :) I had the same response as you about this talk. And, even though I couldn't get on board with her idea of muse, I loved seeing her viewpoint. I thought her reasons behind her idea to be fascinating! Thanks for stopping by!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-19035774255081276602012-08-31T00:03:14.795-04:002012-08-31T00:03:14.795-04:00Hi Heather! Your new blog series sounds great. I d...Hi Heather! Your new blog series sounds great. I didn't know what a TED talk was until a couple months ago when a writer friend sent me the link to this exact same TED talk. And now you're blogging about it, so how's that for the Universe at work? <br /><br />I found the history of the muse super interesting. As far as it being outside of ourselves, not so convinced about that. The story about the poet blew my mind! I found that to be fascinating! <br /><br />Looking forward to the other TED talks you'll be featuring. LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-7419408061472651642012-08-29T17:58:18.644-04:002012-08-29T17:58:18.644-04:00I think my muse is simply the part of myself that ...I think my muse is simply the part of myself that is most closely linked with my creativity. Some days it's easy to tap into that aspect of myself, other days, not so much. <br /><br />And I completely agree with that fortune. I've found ideas everywhere, both big ideas and little ideas. The trick is being awake enough to see/hear them :) mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-75884887213537113832012-08-28T16:04:59.254-04:002012-08-28T16:04:59.254-04:00You're right, she never suggests we shuck resp...You're right, she never suggests we shuck responsibility for our work. I like any ideas that suggest I remain sane. :PJonathon Arntsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366218140886892757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-83528888583597844732012-08-28T16:00:59.097-04:002012-08-28T16:00:59.097-04:00I like your scapegoat line, J. If we don't tak...I like your scapegoat line, J. If we don't take responsibility for the good, the bad, and the ugly in our writing, then what does that do for our growth process? I think it is interesting that she wants there to be a scapegoat so we all don't go insane. Or get a big head. It's a thought provoking talk. Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-21852817631320835922012-08-28T15:57:27.892-04:002012-08-28T15:57:27.892-04:00I'm mixed about the video. I feel motivated to...I'm mixed about the video. I feel motivated to 'let go' and let the universe take greater control in my life. But I also feel like I want to own my ideas and actions and not allow myself to believe that I can use a scapegoat when things do not work out.<br /><br />I liked Elizabeth's positive take on the subject of muses, though, so I think the TED Talk is effective for that reason. Jonathon Arntsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366218140886892757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-83079886871723590192012-08-28T15:43:15.428-04:002012-08-28T15:43:15.428-04:00Laura--I think the just showing up message is a st...Laura--I think the just showing up message is a strong one. Nothing great could happen if we don't sit down and try. <br /><br />Anna--Can't wait to hear your views on some of these. And, maybe your hubby's too. (Especially next week.) :)<br /><br />Kelly--Great to see you. LOL about the Teddy Bear movie. If you do get a chance to watch this one, definitely let us know what you think. I know the first time I saw it, I was a little dismayed that she is putting forth the idea that the best parts of our books--our genius--may not be a part of us at all. But I really like why she is thinking along those lines. Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-53702565466138706642012-08-28T14:42:41.176-04:002012-08-28T14:42:41.176-04:00So at first when I kept seeing tweets about TED ta...So at first when I kept seeing tweets about TED talks, I kept thinking TED, the talking teddy bear movie...Yep! I'm an educator!<br /><br />Great idea to share on the blog. I will have to watch later though!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-71368206766260694872012-08-28T13:34:32.030-04:002012-08-28T13:34:32.030-04:00I've been getting really into TED talks recent...I've been getting really into TED talks recently, so this is perfect!Anna Staniszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316883819771607655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-56069467909463415002012-08-28T13:23:48.130-04:002012-08-28T13:23:48.130-04:00I like showing up. Some days my inspiration, my wr...I like showing up. Some days my inspiration, my writing is better than others but i believe that if I show up, eventually my muse will too. So much of is dependent on everything else going on in my life. I didn't watch this one, but I've seen her messages before. :)Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.com