Comments on: Fiction Touches and Helps Heal Real Life Emotions

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:23:12 +0000

Hi Vered. I am at peace… but there are things worthy of our being scared now and then. Life teaches us which ones… too bad we don’t get the list when we’re just starting out.

That’s why grandmoms have a role to play — loving, comforting, nodding, hugging, guiding their kids as they raise theirs. Gently suggesting some battles and fears are not worth the effort, choosing them wisely.

Thank you so much for coming, and for subscribing. I have been subscribed to MomGrind for a while now. I admire all you do.

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:15:29 +0000

Hi Patricia… thank you! I will look for copy of Bean Trees. I love what it taught you.

And of course I agree about fiction being powerful. If a character has room to grow and does indeed grow, I’m hooked.

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:10:06 +0000

Hi Anita. Writing is not everyone’s “breathing” — but it’s mine. You write so well at Sliloh’s Ramblings that I’d not have known you love doing it. You’re good at reflecting — it shows in what you do write. Time eases… I agree. But it can take soooo long! Do art!

Big hug, my friend,
Barb

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:10:38 +0000

Hi Barb, I rarely subscribe to blogs right away, but I have a feeling your rich life experience and wisdom can teach me a lot. I often feel restless and scared of the future. You sound at peace. I find it inspiring.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:43:21 +0000

Barbara Kingslover's book Animal Dreams helped me understand the dualism myths between sisters and family omissions. Bean Trees taught me about loving when life doesn't follow any rules... Fiction is a powerful medium for me to explore Patricia’s last blog post..Summer Reading: Thin is the New Happy ~By Valerie Frankel

By: sliloh

sliloh — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:12:41 +0000

Excellent post Barb. Writing physically is too much work for me. I suppose because my hand doesn’t go as fast as my mind. Typing is almost as bad. So I guess all my reflections remain in my mind, except the ones I take the time to put to art. I do think that helps sometimes. Some things nothing helps. Except time eases.

Anita

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:39:15 +0000

Hi Barbara. Writing has long been my outlet. I’ve worked out many issues through the years with my pen… For me it’s a way to sort, and then I can see better.

Thanks so much for commenting.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:45:11 +0000

Hi Barb, Your story brought back memories of when I lost my parents. My dad died when I was a teenager, but my mom's death hit me hard. Although I wasn't a caregiver (she died quickly), I did a lot of writing after that. To this day I still write my thoughts, hopes and dreams. There's a lot of power when we let what's in our head go through our hand and onto paper. I find it to be a great release. Rereading what we wrote years later is a great way to show us how we've grown. Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..For The Sake Of The Children - Blog Smart

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:13:33 +0000

Oh I like your last statement. Yes! It can! Thanks, J.D.

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:59:26 +0000

Fiction makes me feel. I learned a lot from Ireland and James Lee Burke is intense. I especially like how fiction can rekindle memories and light your fire or remind you what you set out to do. J.D. Meier’s last blog post..Discipline vs. Motivation