When you are present, the world is truly alive. Natalie Goldberg alivepresentworld Change image and share on social
There's no such thing as a writer's block. If you're having trouble writing, well, pick up the pen and write. No matter what, keep that hand moving. Writing is really a physical activity. Natalie Goldberg activityblockhand Change image and share on social
I consider writing practice a true Zen practice because it all comes back at you. You can't fool anyone because it's on the page. Natalie Goldberg backfoolpage Change image and share on social
Sometimes when you think you are done, it is just the edge of beginning. Probably that's why we decide we're done. It's getting too scary. We are touching down onto something real. It is beyond the point when you think you are done that often something strong comes out. Natalie Goldberg begindecideedge share on social
When you write what you know, you stay in control. One of the first things I encourage my writing students to do is to lose control - say what they want to say, break structure. Natalie Goldberg breakcontrolencourage Change image and share on social
Whether you're keeping a journal or writing as a meditation, it's the same thing. What's important is you're having a relationship with your mind. Natalie Goldberg importantjournalkeep Change image and share on social
That's very nice if they want to publish you, but don't pay too much attention to it. It will toss you away. Just continue to write. Natalie Goldberg attentioncontinuenice Change image and share on social
Stress is basically a disconnection from the earth, a forgetting of the breath. Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. Nothing is that important. Just lie down. Natalie Goldberg basicallybelievebreath Change image and share on social
The correctness and quality of what you write do not matter; the act of writing does. Natalie Goldberg actcorrectnessmatter Change image and share on social