Love this first tip Debbie, thank you. I realized I instinctively do this, make little bullet points, but the way you flushed it out in a broader way was very helpful for me.
My list is in response to yours because reading this article reminded me that I am going to touch base with you regarding a collaboration on aging so you will see an email soon!
I loved your list so will do a quick brainstorm here, coming in from a different slant:
Assignment: Possible collab with Debbie, and other writers, on the topic of aging
5 minute free write:
What slant would I take with this, hmmm
* I've been in healthcare for almost thirty years and have seen people age in many different ways, they have told me their story and I have learned from them
* The research shows there are factors that will decrease the risks of aging poorly. There are many things to discuss here but I would focus on connection and a belief in something bigger than oneself, or something we may not quite understand (call it what you want)
* Why do people fear aging? I believe it's, in part, because they have not uncovered their inner world and made friends with it (so much to say about this)
* Regrets. Let's talk
*discuss ageism in our current culture and the need to increase conversation around wisdom and experience.
Donna, love seeing your comment here. And job well done on your bullet points! I am hell bent on putting together a group of “old women writers” to consider these questions on aging and to assign ourselves a series of essays on a few chosen topics. The “yes” response I’ve gotten thus far to this idea is exciting! Thank you for your encouragement.
JR, yes! The “jot something down” is a natural starting point. I like the timed element of this exercise. Plus the ten points are enough to force you to expand your thinking.
Loved this! Such a practical tip. I find myself spontaneously doing it oftentimes when I have to write, but it's nice to see the practice laid out. Thank you!
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Love this first tip Debbie, thank you. I realized I instinctively do this, make little bullet points, but the way you flushed it out in a broader way was very helpful for me.
My list is in response to yours because reading this article reminded me that I am going to touch base with you regarding a collaboration on aging so you will see an email soon!
I loved your list so will do a quick brainstorm here, coming in from a different slant:
Assignment: Possible collab with Debbie, and other writers, on the topic of aging
5 minute free write:
What slant would I take with this, hmmm
* I've been in healthcare for almost thirty years and have seen people age in many different ways, they have told me their story and I have learned from them
* The research shows there are factors that will decrease the risks of aging poorly. There are many things to discuss here but I would focus on connection and a belief in something bigger than oneself, or something we may not quite understand (call it what you want)
* Why do people fear aging? I believe it's, in part, because they have not uncovered their inner world and made friends with it (so much to say about this)
* Regrets. Let's talk
*discuss ageism in our current culture and the need to increase conversation around wisdom and experience.
Whew! There are my first few bullets.
Donna, love seeing your comment here. And job well done on your bullet points! I am hell bent on putting together a group of “old women writers” to consider these questions on aging and to assign ourselves a series of essays on a few chosen topics. The “yes” response I’ve gotten thus far to this idea is exciting! Thank you for your encouragement.
I am going to send you an email to your Substack, please let me know if you don't get it as sometimes they don't seem to go through.
Wait, I DO see yr email - stand by!
Don’t think I’ve seen it today - ?
JR, yes! The “jot something down” is a natural starting point. I like the timed element of this exercise. Plus the ten points are enough to force you to expand your thinking.
Loved this! Such a practical tip. I find myself spontaneously doing it oftentimes when I have to write, but it's nice to see the practice laid out. Thank you!