tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post8613341078309880286..comments2024-03-29T03:31:03.598+10:00Comments on Wagging Tales: Z is for ZenCharmaine Clancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-44056660779381656962010-05-03T11:53:36.472+10:002010-05-03T11:53:36.472+10:00Mason, thanks, the A-Z challenge was hard work but...Mason, thanks, the A-Z challenge was hard work but fun.<br />Jaydee, 'not thinking' comes pretty natural to me ;-)<br />Janel, I do recommend the book, the essays are light and easy to read but quite motivational, sorry if I've helped lengthen your book wish list.<br />Raquel, I agree, if you write for gain then you're manipulating your text to suit that purpose, it's just not natural.<br />Angie, I don't know if reading really helps us get out of writing funks or just lets us forget them for a bit, but it is fun to have distractions :-)<br />Elaine, thanks, I'm working my way up to the 'thoughtful' level - still stuck on 'don't think' ;-)<br />Sarahjayne, thanks, phew that's it? no more hidden letters? *collapses on floor* Wake me for the next challenge.<br />Glynis, it's the only way to be :-)<br />Medeia, I think the 'Zen' idea came from a trend of Zen books out at the time, but he certainly backs up his title in this one. I'll have to look out for his other books.<br />Wanda, thanks, and thanks for the support you've constantly offered :-)<br />Ellie, thanks, I've enjoyed your posts, you put a lot of work into them.Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-63707655871439538932010-05-03T06:49:29.914+10:002010-05-03T06:49:29.914+10:00Great post and thanks for sharing, this book!
I al...Great post and thanks for sharing, this book!<br />I also did Zen! I agree, if we don't listen to our heart, it isn't authentic! A reader can tell, when it isn't real...<br /><br />Congrats on crossing the A-Z finish line!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-73191530807849557512010-05-02T11:44:51.324+10:002010-05-02T11:44:51.324+10:00Great wrap up to the challenge. Congratulations yo...Great wrap up to the challenge. Congratulations you made it!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-44964238515019777702010-05-02T00:36:44.539+10:002010-05-02T00:36:44.539+10:00I've read many of Bradbury's novels and sh...I've read many of Bradbury's novels and short stories, and I never associated him with being Zen. Still, this is something I'd like to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-50888814184317662622010-05-01T20:08:51.177+10:002010-05-01T20:08:51.177+10:00Write for the heart and not the wallet, words I li...Write for the heart and not the wallet, words I live by. I am never disappointed that way.<br /><br />Interesting post, thanks. The book is one I might invest in.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-5340708699450986212010-05-01T10:10:26.791+10:002010-05-01T10:10:26.791+10:00Great post. Congrats on making it to the end of th...Great post. Congrats on making it to the end of the challenge. :)sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-24646914904328981452010-05-01T09:14:24.871+10:002010-05-01T09:14:24.871+10:00Wow, this was a thought-provoking post. Writing is...Wow, this was a thought-provoking post. Writing is the act in itself - *thoughtful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459671422564355990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-31582797314285651402010-05-01T06:30:38.105+10:002010-05-01T06:30:38.105+10:00That was a great post! I could have used that ess...That was a great post! I could have used that essay on Monday. I'm going to go out and get that book so I have that essay on hand next time I get into a writerly funk. Thanks for sharing this.Angie Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16858564760009040975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-82804700799942966762010-05-01T02:56:26.576+10:002010-05-01T02:56:26.576+10:00That is true about writing for the sake of loving ...That is true about writing for the sake of loving the art...and not for gain.Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-58923696680833383692010-05-01T02:46:52.666+10:002010-05-01T02:46:52.666+10:00I really like the philosophy in the essay. Now I h...I really like the philosophy in the essay. Now I have another book to put on my wish list! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823616282284779390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-42227386654051605212010-04-30T23:25:00.943+10:002010-04-30T23:25:00.943+10:00I really need to take the advice to "not thin...I really need to take the advice to "not think" to heart. I think far too much while I'm writing. <br /><br />Thanks for the great post and have a great weekend!Jaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-27009266796649050772010-04-30T23:18:06.107+10:002010-04-30T23:18:06.107+10:00Interesting post. I've enjoyed your A to Z Cha...Interesting post. I've enjoyed your A to Z Challenge contributions.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-15763421191439277112010-04-30T14:06:04.061+10:002010-04-30T14:06:04.061+10:00Niki - Yes - back to 3 posts a week for me! You di...Niki - Yes - back to 3 posts a week for me! You did well to make everyone fall in love with NZ for your posts! :-)<br />Grammy - Thank you, the picture is of Zoe my Border Collie, she's shy but sweet (unless the nasty little monster dog attacks her, but that's another story).Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-87226298425748673382010-04-30T13:56:01.609+10:002010-04-30T13:56:01.609+10:00Hi, I'm not familiar with Zen, but I guess it ...Hi, I'm not familiar with Zen, but I guess it is okay. by the way, I love the picture of the dog at the top of your blog! He looks so giddy. <br />RubyGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080499751409620799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-44481055088451535032010-04-30T13:46:09.927+10:002010-04-30T13:46:09.927+10:00Wonderful post! :o) We've finished hehehe well...Wonderful post! :o) We've finished hehehe well done XXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com