Fascinating the ways that we crave and need solitude as writers, and yet the constant admonishments--from within and without--to always be connecting, to be social, that there is something inherently wrong in solitude. I'm fascinated by such topics as well--I've written a bit about anchorites (mostly women) and other women writers who similarly were branded as "recluses" (Emily Dickinson of course, also Gunvor Hofmo (norwegian poet), Djuna Barnes, May Sarton, Alice Koller...to name a few). I can't help but think that seclusion or solitude is a radical act in a patriarchal, capitalist world. An act of refusal and empowerment. (sheepishly sharing a link to my essay about Julian of Norwich and anchorites: https://freyarohn.substack.com/p/a-guide-for-anchoresses)
Your pictures show you very relaxed and happy. Setting goals for each day would help - like so many new pages or so many edited pages. If you worked in an office you'd have to make goals for the days. Mom
Fascinating the ways that we crave and need solitude as writers, and yet the constant admonishments--from within and without--to always be connecting, to be social, that there is something inherently wrong in solitude. I'm fascinated by such topics as well--I've written a bit about anchorites (mostly women) and other women writers who similarly were branded as "recluses" (Emily Dickinson of course, also Gunvor Hofmo (norwegian poet), Djuna Barnes, May Sarton, Alice Koller...to name a few). I can't help but think that seclusion or solitude is a radical act in a patriarchal, capitalist world. An act of refusal and empowerment. (sheepishly sharing a link to my essay about Julian of Norwich and anchorites: https://freyarohn.substack.com/p/a-guide-for-anchoresses)
Your pictures show you very relaxed and happy. Setting goals for each day would help - like so many new pages or so many edited pages. If you worked in an office you'd have to make goals for the days. Mom