The True Secret of Writing Quotes

“If you never sit still, it does not even hint to that deeper self in you that you are interested. By practice, by showing up, we are signaling that deep motor, that hum of life, that we are ready: Help us. Pay attention and lead us out of our confusion.”
― Natalie Goldberg, The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language

“To read and to write is to be empowered. No shackle can ultimately hold you.”
― Natalie Goldberg, The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language

“To find your writer’s voice is to find your spine; it is to connect your breath of inspiration with the world’s breath.”
― Natalie Goldberg, The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language

“The moon does not get wet when reflected in the water nor is the water broken or disturbed by the moon’s reflection” (Dogen).”
― Natalie Goldberg, The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language

“What has seven letters? It is impossible to do? If you eat it, it will kill you? A long pause. None of us could think of the answer. I threw out for no reason, “A snake.” Mykala shook her head and laughed. “Okay, so I wasn’t brilliant. What’s the answer?” I scowled. “Nothing.” “Nothing.” My head snapped around.”
― Natalie Goldberg, The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language