tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post2085052765220538138..comments2024-03-28T02:13:42.262-07:00Comments on Wendy Paine Miller: Top Ten Joy Stealers for WritersWendy Paine Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123871938365782734noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-44576206111808431392013-06-24T14:58:16.917-07:002013-06-24T14:58:16.917-07:00Those words just jumped right back at me too. ;-0 ...Those words just jumped right back at me too. ;-0 I always love how entwined writing and faith can be. Was just speaking to a dear friend today about how I believe I'm in this line of work in order to grow my faith.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-46514426663318816682013-06-24T14:55:06.786-07:002013-06-24T14:55:06.786-07:00I love your joy planter & I've also found ...I love your joy planter & I've also found that helps tremendously. I'm thankful the writing process is life-giving for me...otherwise this is a crazy gig.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-69987187249375812882013-06-24T13:07:04.313-07:002013-06-24T13:07:04.313-07:00"Somewhere along the way you mistakenly subst..."Somewhere along the way you mistakenly substituted love of craft for so many other seductive loves—approval, acceptance, validation, timing, attention, etc."<br /><br />these words just jumped out at me, Wendy! I think I'm walking through this right now in writing and faith. This quote also applies to seeking God (substitute the word craft for God). Wow.Melanie N. Brasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911818530874840829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-55887105104091594002013-06-23T18:16:02.960-07:002013-06-23T18:16:02.960-07:00I think I've experienced all of these, Wendy. ...I think I've experienced all of these, Wendy. My joy planter is keeping the original vision for my story front and center. <br /><br />Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-61463522163691101872013-06-19T08:09:44.834-07:002013-06-19T08:09:44.834-07:00Yep, without those it would be one dreary road.Yep, without those it would be one dreary road.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-52585079716838482222013-06-19T07:40:29.278-07:002013-06-19T07:40:29.278-07:00Haha, I think I might be in the deadline drift one...Haha, I think I might be in the deadline drift one right now. :) But more often than not, it's doubt that trips me up. I love your joy planters, though! Those make all the difference!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-22699036385589614882013-06-19T05:59:16.320-07:002013-06-19T05:59:16.320-07:00Glad I could offer a drink in my words. Miss you t...Glad I could offer a drink in my words. Miss you too, Sarah, but prioritizing is gold.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-26574192237535891252013-06-19T05:58:39.696-07:002013-06-19T05:58:39.696-07:00I had fun with that. ;-) Crazy what this mind come...I had fun with that. ;-) Crazy what this mind comes up with.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-48571194384674541522013-06-19T05:58:14.410-07:002013-06-19T05:58:14.410-07:00I'm finding I'm squeezing it in at the odd...I'm finding I'm squeezing it in at the oddest times. I even (yikes...why) am waking up before the kids to fit it in. Must be love.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-32672457920413465702013-06-19T05:57:34.660-07:002013-06-19T05:57:34.660-07:00Yep, this and jealousy. I figured they take up at ...Yep, this and jealousy. I figured they take up at least a post (if not a dozen) on their own. Good & worthy mention.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-16792955981054171392013-06-19T05:57:01.032-07:002013-06-19T05:57:01.032-07:00I'm not sure I was awake for about six years t...I'm not sure I was awake for about six years there. Ah, memories! <br /><br />We are getting ready for the big reno...should be interesting having all kinds of noises and traffic in the house.Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-42085271910792507932013-06-19T05:56:13.728-07:002013-06-19T05:56:13.728-07:00I write from experience on this. ;-)I write from experience on this. ;-)Wendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-41840006104746620602013-06-18T11:54:48.258-07:002013-06-18T11:54:48.258-07:00Working on turning my debilitating doubt into dedi...Working on turning my debilitating doubt into dedication and determination.<br /><br />I miss being able to read your weekly thoughts, btw. Reading this was like taking a nice big sip of ice water. Ahhh, okay, I feel better now. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-83463708353034416022013-06-18T11:49:56.864-07:002013-06-18T11:49:56.864-07:00i like as for me and my mouse we will surf the lor...i like as for me and my mouse we will surf the lore! love it - now thats a real joy planter!LifenotesEncouragementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900170663081766838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-8027739359240984862013-06-18T08:29:16.824-07:002013-06-18T08:29:16.824-07:00These are so great, Wendy! Distraction Deluge. So ...These are so great, Wendy! Distraction Deluge. So much going on that I lack the amount of writing time I want. Frustrating! Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-39536190971867627732013-06-18T07:09:44.554-07:002013-06-18T07:09:44.554-07:00Comparison. Big time.Comparison. Big time.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-27638415363686675412013-06-18T05:28:20.494-07:002013-06-18T05:28:20.494-07:00Love these. Suffering hugely from Distraction Delu...Love these. Suffering hugely from Distraction Deluge right now. A newborn will do that to ya! Jennifer K. Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593855135749285028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-31986837159617741552013-06-18T04:47:05.584-07:002013-06-18T04:47:05.584-07:00Clever lady. :-) All the above for me!Clever lady. :-) All the above for me!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com