tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post2047827592509403403..comments2023-08-20T04:41:15.810-04:00Comments on Mortal Muses - More Musing: what inspires you? - cara lopez leeAshley Siskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08964259733610203026noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-84234773224412567482011-03-15T14:25:45.000-04:002011-03-15T14:25:45.000-04:00This is lovely, Cara. I often find myself uninspir...This is lovely, Cara. I often find myself uninspired and finding anything and everything to avoid writing. I don't know why it's such a love/hate relationship for me.Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-46309465957743348542011-03-14T13:20:55.098-04:002011-03-14T13:20:55.098-04:00Great post. If we waited until we were inspired to...Great post. If we waited until we were inspired to write, not much writing would get done - at least, not by me!Sharon - Grandma is a Writerhttp://grandmaisawriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-77469719687639241092010-11-02T11:28:28.965-04:002010-11-02T11:28:28.965-04:00Kari, It's heartening to hear that the idea of...Kari, It's heartening to hear that the idea of finding value in all our experiences resonates with you- those that seem "good" and those that don't. And I'm grateful for the reminder that I've found a profession in which honesty is important. In some places too much of it can get a person into trouble. :)Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-73629826148167125452010-11-02T11:22:52.532-04:002010-11-02T11:22:52.532-04:00Thanks for your comment about "raw" emot...Thanks for your comment about "raw" emotions, Marie. It's good to have a new way to think about how to approach my work. I've always told myself that I must be "naked" when I write, if I want my words to be valuable to others and to myself. But raw? That's a whole new level!Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-53343878426843373532010-10-30T19:34:32.216-04:002010-10-30T19:34:32.216-04:00I absolutely love your post. Your truth and honest...I absolutely love your post. Your truth and honesty about yourself and your experience is evident. I have spent the last few years appreciating those honest moments in my life and appreciating what each experience brings and takes away. When I stay in the unknown and face my fears, I inevitably and eventually experience my joy in being. Thanks for sharing! <3Kari Desihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231157266354948566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-76418857225939424372010-10-30T07:59:30.105-04:002010-10-30T07:59:30.105-04:00Such wonderful, dare I say, "raw" emotio...Such wonderful, dare I say, "raw" emotions in your writing. Like an onion, sharing with me its thickest and toughest layers, only to reveal those tender and sheer layers beneath...glorious...Marie Rushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01354701985580638732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-7284769070514172662010-10-27T15:44:56.640-04:002010-10-27T15:44:56.640-04:00Thanks, Mamatronic. I tried being someone else, bu...Thanks, Mamatronic. I tried being someone else, but then that imposter either mucked things up or had all the fun without me. :)Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-2310757961913564952010-10-27T14:58:41.567-04:002010-10-27T14:58:41.567-04:00Cara, I love that you base your inspiration on you...Cara, I love that you base your inspiration on your experience -genuinely being who you are. Great post.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488626150901992145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-55130785615659168402010-10-27T13:13:31.335-04:002010-10-27T13:13:31.335-04:00Thanks, Andree. It's good to know that my inst...Thanks, Andree. It's good to know that my instinct was right: to simply follow my thoughts in the direction they were going. It's helpful to me as well, to be reminded that we all face these hurdles now and then. I look forward to seeing you at the Girls Trek Too blog!Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-40463384780264795822010-10-27T10:43:06.768-04:002010-10-27T10:43:06.768-04:00Wow, that is exactly what I needed today! Thanks s...Wow, that is exactly what I needed today! Thanks so much for writing so well what is a problematic situation for all of us, in one way or another. The only thing I like about being uninspired, is that I know it will at some point, come to an end!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to following your blog!<br /><br />Cheers,Andreehttp://www.onlindenway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-87614876611446817722010-10-27T01:55:55.851-04:002010-10-27T01:55:55.851-04:00Hey Maureen, I'm a bit fuzzy with a sinus infe...Hey Maureen, I'm a bit fuzzy with a sinus infection today, so please forgive me for not spotting your post before. I really appreciate what you said about fear. So true. Facing those challenges I fear most is frequently how I achieve the greatest growth. Thanks for the reminder.Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-59033741381481220132010-10-27T01:47:10.831-04:002010-10-27T01:47:10.831-04:00Before I say goodnight, I want to thank all of you...Before I say goodnight, I want to thank all of you talented Mortal Muses for inviting me to be a guest on your blog today. I'm humbled to be included in the company of such exceptionally creative, smart, and kind people. Many many thanks. I love this gorgeous and meaningful space, and I'll be back.Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-58040096844758617012010-10-27T01:44:16.256-04:002010-10-27T01:44:16.256-04:00I'm grateful to hear that you felt inspired by...I'm grateful to hear that you felt inspired by reading this, Kat. As it turns out, it was YOU and all the commenters today who inspired ME. As I think I said in the post, it is in connecting with those around me that I find my greatest inspiration. Knowing that our creative work makes a difference to others is a profoundly humbling gift. I can't thank you enough.Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-56019731048409536642010-10-27T01:13:39.570-04:002010-10-27T01:13:39.570-04:00These words really struck me:
"Although I se...These words really struck me: <br />"Although I see inspiration in the world around me, the ability to see it must flow from the wellspring of self. It flows from the part of me who believes that from nothing I can create something, even from moments of ennui or depression. Ultimately that ability will lead me back to joy. Creating from my soul always has. I count on it."<br />What inspiration. Fear is what shows us our current boundaries. It is always interesting to run up against them, when we can recognize that's what's making us run away.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your post!Kat Slomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645480835605671040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-53410571703977828612010-10-26T21:24:11.981-04:002010-10-26T21:24:11.981-04:00Wonderful post. I'm just beginning to know how...Wonderful post. I'm just beginning to know how to use fear. Not to fear it, but recognized it for what it is. Usually an arrow pointing to the very thing I need to work through. That's usually where growth happens.<br />Thank you, Cara, for musing with us today.<br />♥maureenMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13146377365343300346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-12199237965695674012010-10-26T18:26:44.307-04:002010-10-26T18:26:44.307-04:00Thanks, Ann. I always get a kick out of hearing th...Thanks, Ann. I always get a kick out of hearing the bits of my posts people like, especially because it always comes from an unexpected part of the writing. And I feel so tickled to be linked to a Dave Matthews quote. He's a big favorite of mine.Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-55610889797353932712010-10-26T15:54:57.710-04:002010-10-26T15:54:57.710-04:00I love that part that says "I live between ye...I love that part that says "I live between yesterday’s losses and tomorrow’s horizon." It's the space between that keeps us coming back for more.... (all the credit to Dave Matthew's Band on that last bit!)AnnGeeDeehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/anngeedee/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-29887194949985405772010-10-26T12:40:40.213-04:002010-10-26T12:40:40.213-04:00It doesn't sound like fear will hold you back ...It doesn't sound like fear will hold you back from the goal of mommyhood, Blue Elephant, only the wisdom of choosing the right moment... or of letting the right moment choose you. Thanks for your kind comment.Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-41500712711315984592010-10-26T12:38:03.057-04:002010-10-26T12:38:03.057-04:00Ah, you peeked at my alter ego, Oliag. May I sugge...Ah, you peeked at my alter ego, Oliag. May I suggest trying the dancing first, you don't have to spend as much time saving money for it as you do for a global tour, and dance provides instant gratification. It's all about connecting with others and living in the moment. What could be more inspiring than that?Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-91194974310802473972010-10-26T12:34:12.723-04:002010-10-26T12:34:12.723-04:00In turn, I feel energized by your comment, Jamie. ...In turn, I feel energized by your comment, Jamie. Thanks. It's so fulfilling to connect to another mind and hear that little click of understanding.Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-90014230905641367532010-10-26T12:31:26.482-04:002010-10-26T12:31:26.482-04:00What a wonderful take on having no fear, Holly. I ...What a wonderful take on having no fear, Holly. I suppose sometimes people are afraid to be happy, in case it might be snatched away. But that's what makes all good things so precious isn't it, that they are temporal? As a fellow-traveler, I'm betting you regularly do whatever you would do if you had no fear.Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-80584681435806379632010-10-26T12:28:10.323-04:002010-10-26T12:28:10.323-04:00Thanks, Chelsea, for sharing that sometimes you, t...Thanks, Chelsea, for sharing that sometimes you, too, have to push through lack of inspiration to rediscover inspiration. When I used to take the martial art of aikido, a sensei told me that the days we show up to train though we don't feel like training are sometimes the days that teach us the most.Cara Lopez Leehttp://www.theyonlyeattheirhusbands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-292411356648497262010-10-26T11:53:10.912-04:002010-10-26T11:53:10.912-04:00wow such powerful insights! if i had no fear, i wo...wow such powerful insights! if i had no fear, i would probably want to be a mommy soon. but i don't think i'm ready yet, so i am a patient person.blue elephant photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327147188420436787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-58392585005091336322010-10-26T10:34:30.469-04:002010-10-26T10:34:30.469-04:00If I had no fear ...at 60 I might talk my husband ...If I had no fear ...at 60 I might talk my husband into traveling around the world with me...but maybe I might just talk him into taking dance lessons with me:) Your post and blog are very inspiring!GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360353123701832907.post-73215451384231275302010-10-26T10:25:58.934-04:002010-10-26T10:25:58.934-04:00I feel energized after reading this - I'm look...I feel energized after reading this - I'm looking at those valleys of creativity in a different light. So powerfulJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555143763126540757noreply@blogger.com