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You’re invited to the writing group this Friday 10/21 on Zoom from 1-1:30 pm (EST). There are no requirements, just click the link to join us, and let’s write together. Can’t wait to see you. Start AgainMy eyes fixed on the penMy hand hesitantBody heavy in the chair.Write something, anything.I pause—images float to the surface of my mindI want to shove them back down—forgetPick up the pen and face yourself, cheers Natalie Goldberg.I clutch the pen.My hand begins from left to rightWords appear—memoriesprinted along the 45 miles of nerves making up my body.Tingles, burns, and zaps shout in protection.Keep writing, keep writing.My pen moves fast across the pageWords not allowed to be saidTruth swept under the rugin black ink stares back at me.Keep going, keep goingI hear the whisper from the pageMy fist loosens around the penI breathe—notice the tension in my back,hip and shoulders begin to soften.Inhale, exhale— breath deepens.My vigilant nervous system is standing down.My heart slows—no longer racing in fear.There is no lion here.Keep writing, keep writing is all I hear.My back releases its grip with each word safeto slump over the page — I am safe.The sentences move down the paper—to confront,to heal.I have the right to write, says Julia Cameron.My shoulders drop from my ears at the last sentence.I set down the pen until tomorrowTo start again— confront my fears,own my truth, find my voice,And start again. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com
