elizabeth gilbert

Day 394 of 1000: The LImits of Explanation

I’m trying to explain using explanations why storytelling is better. Maybe I need to just tell stories.

Elizabeth Gilbert’s All the Way to the River treads familiar, and tedious, ground.

Philosopher Judith Butler says we are at least somewhat opaque to ourselves. Implications for memoir writing.

Feeling self-conscious about my art, but continuing to create anyway, and doing it in community with other artists.

Seeking to express authentic moments of life through my art rather than trying to make great art. Acting on an idea that visited me a long time ago.