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Mar 8, 2023Liked by Jessica Kantrowitz

I felt a longing when I read the quote. There is the longing that is in the recognition, the ‘must’ write. Then there is the longing to write all the plans and ideas in my head. There is the longing to perfect things I’ve written before. A longing to write more instead of giving into procrastination. A longing to be a ‘proper’ writer who takes it seriously instead of just someone who happens to write odd things. There is also regret for opportunities unseized, guilt for blogs left to die unnoticed, and fear of never doing what I might be able to.

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Feb 19, 2023Liked by Jessica Kantrowitz

Reading the Rilke quote, I felt a bit of sadness. I felt sadness for a much younger me who was encouraged to write but got lost for some years, a younger me who knew then that I must write but for different reasons - fears, life, health, etc. - really didn't. During those years one of the first adults in my life to ever encourage me to write passed away. I know in my head I have time left still to write so long as I breathe but my heart carries a tinge of sadness that friend won't ever see it.

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