I want my words to open a portal through which the reader may leave the self, migrate to some other human sky and return 'disposed' to otherness. Sue Monk Kidd disposehumanleave Change image and share on social
My stories have a deep spiritual core because I have a deep desire to understand things of the spirit, but yet I don't think I've written these stories from any kind of specific religious agenda because I don't think that would work. Sue Monk Kidd agendumcoredeep share on social
In the early 1800s, religion was often used as a way to keep slavery in place. Slaves were forced to attend the church of their owners, listen to selective dogma that kept them obedient and subservient. Sue Monk Kidd 1800sattendchurch share on social
Writing in the voice of an American slave felt like I was biting off something very large. Sue Monk Kidd americanbitefelt Change image and share on social
I like to have a title before I start writing. Sue Monk Kidd starttitlewrite Change image and share on social
There's a gap somehow between empathy and activism. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of 'soul force' - something that emanates from a deep truth inside of us and empowers us to act. Once you identify your inner genius, you will be able to take action, whether it's writing a check or digging a well. Sue Monk Kidd actactionactivism share on social
I think the word 'freedom' is beautiful, not so much in its phonics, but just in the power of the word itself. Sue Monk Kidd beautifulfreedomphonic Change image and share on social
I came to believe that my true identity goes beyond the outer roles I play. It transcends the ego. I came to understand that there is an Authentic 'I' within - an 'I Am,' or divine spark within the soul. Sue Monk Kidd authenticdivineego share on social
I sometimes start keeping a journal about the writing process itself. Particularly when I get the ideas, and I am trying to brood over the chaos phase. In writing a novel, you really have to brood over a lot of chaos of ideas and possibilities. Sue Monk Kidd broodchaosidea share on social
Sometimes I was so busy being tuned in to outside ideas, expectations, and demands, I failed to hear the unique music in my soul. I forfeited my ability to listen creatively to my deepest self, to my own God within. Sue Monk Kidd abilitybusycreatively share on social