tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29049209.post1633412747360017605..comments2023-03-23T09:41:32.208-04:00Comments on Writing And Mothering: Losing ThingsKim Barkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13405561018920714274noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29049209.post-12121745771048507672007-05-16T19:56:00.000-04:002007-05-16T19:56:00.000-04:00Isn't it interesting how in times of strong emotio...Isn't it interesting how in times of strong emotion and change we all seem to search for metaphors? I think its because we get so used to partitioning our feelings into little boxes and clamping down the lid and when something spills over, or when we don't have an appropriately labelled container...well, I can't even talk about the use of metaphors without invoking them. ahhhh. <BR/>It also reminded me of a conversation i've had with a few friends who have experienced great loss about how, at least for me, a big part of loss--of anything from a lover to a job to a relative--is about habit. or, getting over the habit.. of having them, of calling them, of thinking about that job, etc. Getting over the habit of waking up and thinking about that person. I think the rewiring process is a part of healing. a part of moving on.gigirosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397161637810508421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29049209.post-43520211870364906952007-05-15T08:50:00.000-04:002007-05-15T08:50:00.000-04:00Thanks Jackie. I thought about this for two months...Thanks Jackie. I thought about this for two months, before I sat down and wrote it out. We can never really leave our work behind as writers, can we? I'm so grateful for the inspiration and encouragement I receive from everyone in my life. Always good to hear from you.<BR/><BR/>--KimKim Barkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405561018920714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29049209.post-15369962736225367142007-05-15T08:29:00.000-04:002007-05-15T08:29:00.000-04:00The pharma post got me here, Kim, but I found myse...The pharma post got me here, Kim, but I found myself reading this post as well. It's a beautiful piece of writing. I'm glad you shared this, though I'm sorry you're going through so much sadness. <BR/><BR/>JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891251189113447570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29049209.post-2312375412476320362007-05-06T07:51:00.000-04:002007-05-06T07:51:00.000-04:00Yes, thank you for that. I'll revise my image and ...Yes, thank you for that. I'll revise my image and include the north star. Such a beautiful idea.Kim Barkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405561018920714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29049209.post-92186328020535003532007-05-05T22:53:00.000-04:002007-05-05T22:53:00.000-04:00best piece yet...while you sail, make sure you can...best piece yet...while you sail, make sure you can use the north star to find your way...some things we don't want to lose....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com