tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post8701856544611863907..comments2024-02-12T02:28:12.317-05:00Comments on The Writers' Group: PlayLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-21994995945689110362012-02-09T09:48:08.526-05:002012-02-09T09:48:08.526-05:00Thank you for this article, pretty helpful informa...Thank you for this article, pretty helpful information.contactos valenciahttp://www.encontactos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-8437079487511446942007-03-02T07:29:00.000-05:002007-03-02T07:29:00.000-05:00Wow, Ghost Girl, can I bring you to one of my pare...Wow, Ghost Girl, can I bring you to one of my parenting workshops? <BR/><BR/>As you may know, I am a child development expert, and I stand on a soap box everywhere I go trying to encourage parents to feel passionate, like you and Michele do, about nurturing imagination, creativity, and family relationships. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for setting such a powerful and positive example for your children, and for those reading this blog. And do check out David Elkind's new book. You would love it. LynneLynne Reeves Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286181414385711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-75161273204662699002007-03-01T21:45:00.000-05:002007-03-01T21:45:00.000-05:00I spent a lot of time with Csikszentmihalyi and Pi...I spent a lot of time with Csikszentmihalyi and Piaget when I was in graduate school (well...their work, anyway). Creativity and the nature of its development were key elements in their discussions of how we grow and learn. What needs to be nurtured? Nurturing creativity is as essential as teaching our kids how to talk and walk and eat with a fork. <BR/><BR/>I try to make sure that I have my time for flow, and my husband is a big help in that department (snaps to him!). But I also try to help my kids enjoy that part of their psyche that lets them disappear into the pretend world of whatever they can imagine--aliens attacking, building a magical house full of horses who talk and have tea parties...whatever.<BR/><BR/>They know that Mama needs that time, and I often leave the house to get it. But like many moms, I find there are so many things competing for that time. So, when I have it. I emerse myself. I allow myself to wander around my office, talking and acting out bits of my book, argue with myself, encourage myself (yes...out loud), and really embrace the flow. And like Michelle, I try to do that with my kids--pull them into the flow as we play together or read together, or just give them plenty of room and encouragement to embrace it themselves. <BR/><BR/>A true genius is blessed with creativity above all else. Just ask Einstein!Ghost Girl (aka, Mary Ann)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10104992485564788542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-30077528625245294442007-03-01T12:16:00.000-05:002007-03-01T12:16:00.000-05:00Thank you, Michelle. You're absolutely right! I th...Thank you, Michelle. You're absolutely right! I think living an authentic life means being in the moment, in the moment. Writing helps to remind me of this. On a day when I have dedicated writing time, I am more engaged with everyone--especially my family. When I write, everyone benefits. LynneLynne Reeves Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286181414385711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-67978573402991799262007-03-01T11:26:00.000-05:002007-03-01T11:26:00.000-05:00Good question, great post!I have four kids ages 7 ...Good question, great post!<BR/><BR/>I have four kids ages 7 - 14, and for me, the key is all in compartmentalizing.<BR/><BR/>I LOVE writing. There is no question that, for me, writing is always play and always a labor of love.<BR/><BR/>Where I get into trouble is letting my mind wander WHILE I'm writing, even a little bit. <BR/><BR/>As you've said, wondering whether my agent will call, if I'm going to have more revisions, etc., is part of that.<BR/><BR/>But it can also be the little voice in the back of my head reminding me that I have phone calls to make, birthdy parties to RVSP to, cookies to bake.<BR/><BR/>So for me, finding play in ALL things rises from the tenet of being in the moment, wherever and whatever that may be, as completely as possible.<BR/><BR/>When I'm writing, I've learned to tune out everything else. <BR/><BR/>And when I'm baking cookies with the kids I try to do the same thing.Michelle Zinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127978024081928639noreply@blogger.com