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| Prompt: I don't understand how anyone can live without one place of enchantment to turn to. *** A 'place of enchantment' will probably look very different to each of us. We'll likely even use very different terminology when referring to it - safe space, place of inspiration, escapism, quiet place... I think we all have one, in some way, shape, or form; somewhere or something we can turn to. For me, it means a space/place that can enrich and sooth my soul. I have many places I can get lost in or retreat to depending on what I need at that point in time; it could be music, books, movies, nature, just daydreaming, or a coffee date with friends. I can get lost in it all and each one can be a balm, inspire me, allow me to collect my thought, puzzle through a problem, or simply allow me to shut everything else out - each one providing its own unique benefit. I have often thought about what my ideal writing sanctuary would look like. What place would inspire me to write, or not distract me...? I have Olympic level procrastination skills, so the distraction factor is just as important as the inspiration factor. Would it be a library with floor to ceiling shelves full of special editions - each one its own little world of enchantment? A study with an old-fashioned writing desk and a large comfy chair to sit in? Somewhere with an endless supply of hot tea and snacks? A room with a view - out to sea or a mountain scape. Somewhere quiet where I can hear myself think and be Seffi - not just a mum... a wife... or a colleague... at least for a brief moment. Recently, I disappeared into books to help deal with my grief. I think I'm up to about 132 books this year, and that's not including a few re-reads. Reading gave me a tether or anchor to navigate the loss of our family pet. It didn't stop me from grieving, but when I felt like I needed space from it, I picked up a book. I think concentrating on the words and exploring someone else's world and emotion was enough to stem the tears. There have been a lot of late nights - I suffer from insomnia, which was well and truly in full effect recently - and reading gave me something to do at 03:00. I've done something similar with Music. But music has also helped when I have suffered from writer's block. There is a song for every emotion. I lean towards rock and metal, which can end up being quite heavy when I'm feeling particularly emotional - or if I have to really concentrate. I find that the emotive quality of music helps me articulate, channel and process my thoughts and feelings. Sometimes it can be a single line in a song that will inspire me or give me a breakthrough. |
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