Comments on: Divine Discontent

By: MizB

MizB — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:33:18 +0000

Kristi — just wanted to tell you that, thanks to your post, here, I got myself a (library) copy of “The Practical Dreamer’s Handbook” to read. And, it was really good! I’m so grateful to have found it here on your blog!

[My Review]

~MizB

By: Kristi Holl

Kristi Holl — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:21:26 +0000

Vinnie, thank you for the kind words!

By: Vinnie

Vinnie — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:58:05 +0000

This is a really good read for me. Must admit that you are one of the best bloggers I ever saw.Thanks for posting this informative article.

By: Kristi Holl

Kristi Holl — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:38:07 +0000

Trudy, I really appreciate your comment. I love when something I post resonates with other writers. Gansky’s questions really spoke to me too. Like you, I love both writing for children and writing motivational pieces for adults (mostly writers). We sound like kindred souls, as Anne would say.

By: Trudy

Trudy — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:07:12 +0000

Yes, this resonates with me. I am finding so much more contentment lately when I’m writing as I feel I’m finally putting my heart into this calling.

I, too, took the ICL course many years ago. I wrote for children at first. Recently I finished the Christian Writers’ Guild apprentice course, and now I find myself writing more for adults. However, since I’ve been doing more reflective writing through the 100-Day Challenge, a restlessness seems to be growing in me for the children again. But then again, I also find contentment in writing motivational pieces for adults, too. I love the quote from Alton Gansky and the questions you suggested we ask ourselves. I’ll have to put your questions toward writing tasks and see where they’ll take me.

By: Kristi Holl

Kristi Holl — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:44:18 +0000

Ekwy, I don’t know where my reply to you went! I thought it posted yesterday! I really resonated with you–I started writing with the ICL course during baby naps myself. Thanks for your kind words!

And Deb, I enjoyed your blog post too. Yes, I see that we agree. I’m all for contentment–I just don’t want people to be “resigned” to the way things are if they yearn for more. Thanks for your support!

By: Deb Gallardo - Story Ideas

Deb Gallardo - Story Ideas — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:48:55 +0000

Hi, Kristi.

There seem to be all kinds of happy coincidences around this particular topic on this particular day. I just wrote an article yesterday on my writers’ blog about contentment vs. gratitude, and self-limiting beliefs. At first glance it may seem that you and I disagree, but as you keep reading it becomes clear we’re right on the same page.

I love coming here to your blog and getting lost for about an hour at a time on all the “good stuff.” (That’s the technical term. ha-ha-ha)

Great article! Keep ‘em comin’…

Deb

By: Ekwy

Ekwy — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:52:03 +0000

it’s great to see that I am not crazy and I’m not the only one with these feelings of deep dissatisfaction when I am not in writing mode. Over the years, I have hidden behind exams for an accountancy professional qualification, climbing the corporate ladder and now I’m occupied with raising my two children and being a supportive wife. In the last year, I have given more time to ‘my’ writing than ever before. I still have a way to go before I see a published book in my hands that I can call my own but I get a deep satisfaction just having a computer, table and chair of my own and making out time to write be it in the middle of the night or early in the morning or while my baby naps. Like I said, still a long way to go but I am doing things to get there and I get a deep sense of satisfaction from the journey itself. Recently got accepted to the ICL course and I am so ecstatic! Thanks Kristi for keeping ‘us’ going. Love your blog and your generous spirit shines through.

By: Kristi Holl

Kristi Holl — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:21:42 +0000

Sharon, you really have your hands full, despite retirement. I hope the course is as fulfilling and exciting for you as it was for me. I had to smile at your comment about being more organized when you worked fulltime. That is soooo true! I wrote about that in my Writer’s First Aid book under “Too Much Time?” I couldn’t figure out how I got more writing done when my four kids were home underfoot than after they went to school! Chores DO expand to fit whatever time we have (if we let them). Good luck to you!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:23:05 +0000

Kristi,

I find myself reading your blog as often as I can. I’m newling retired and now a caretaker of my 92 year old mother-in-law. I am currently taking the ICL writing course and finding out it fits into that place that feels “missing.” You have given me some great insight and will be an ongoing support for your column. Why is it that I had more time to get things done when I was working none hours a day, and now I find it harder to organize my time. I’m working on getting it all together and being able to spend my “me time” in my writing.