A Woman's Nation

As I listened to Maria Shriver's Special Report via NBC News today, I couldn't help but reflect on the extraordinary women highlighted on Thinkwriter, such as Eleanor Roosevelt (mentioned by name in the clip); Hillary Clinton, Mae West, and others. We are living in a challenging and exciting time for women, especially when we realize all the possibilities going forward. Please let me and others know what you think. According to Shriver, women's voices have been too quiet.

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Not Exactly Spring Break

As you can see, I have been taking a break from Thinkwriter, though soon I will post a set of memories from a well-known person my sisters and I used to imitate when we were little girls playing dress-up. Please stay tuned!

In the meantime, I have looked back over many of the previous posts – as though I didn’t even write them myself. I appreciate that some are much better written than others – and maybe some are just more interesting – possibly due to the memory content or because the person’s worldview turned out to be a real surprise. Whatever the case, I have had fun writing every post.

And one thing is for sure – I have learned so much – not only from the memories – but from their owners! Thank you to all the stars of Thinkwriter for sharing your earliest memories in print and/or in person.

Incidentally, Thinkwriter now has viewers from well over 100 cities around the world. From Philadelphia to Dundee; from Portsmouth to Istanbul; and from Santa Jose to Beijing – (and the list goes on and on!), we’re all reading early memories and discovering worldviews together.

And by the way, what is your earliest memory? Learn what it says to you ….and in time, guess what? You will actually remember your future …I promise.

Treasures, every one...

When we think about our lives as children, we can easily recall general information about what it was like growing up when we were kids; what we did, where we lived, and what “home” was like for us . . . once upon a time.

Even better, each of us can also bring to mind our very first memory – that one particular, specific incident (or several first-remembered incidents in no particular order) we have never completely forgotten.

It goes like this: “What is the first thing you can remember?”

You: “I remember this one time when…….;” or “Once when I was [age], I ………”

And you tell it….that one specific incident always remembered – and occasionally called to mind over the years without effort or forethought.

This memory seems like nothing special, really, but it is remembered anyway….along with a few other early childhood moments, all of which, as it turns out, hold great value for the person remembering them. It is through the lens of these early memories that one is able to discover his or her worldview.

Thank you for voting!

I am really excited about Thinkwriter, and I appreciate every single vote…every single bit of interest. Thank you for reading and participating.

I am about to post the evaluation of Rosemary’s memory, in terms of what it tells us about her worldview. I want to apologize up front for the length of the post coming up – seems a bit long, though it could have been even longer!

Also coming soon is another memory “Rosemary” verbally shared with me – one that I recently asked her to put in Thinkwriting style. She sent it to me yesterday....so please stay tuned.

I remember one time...

Joyful holiday memories are fun to share with family members. Don’t let this holiday season pass without sharing a favorite holiday memory or two with one or more family members. Select a specific moment or story to tell... one that can begin with the words, "I remember one time…;" or "Once when I was___years old, (…and then share your memory)." Keep it fairly brief; make it real; and enjoy telling it!

Sharing an authentic piece of personal history with those you love is a fantastic gift, and better yet, it opens the door for others to share their best memories with you. It’s also interesting to hear a story you may actually remember, but from someone else’s point of view. Pretty soon you’ll all know each other even better than before ….and you’ll have something extraordinary to take home with you when the party’s over. Enjoy!

Solitary Saturday

Oh so nice....and in the words of Anne Lamott (of bird by bird fame)... "Awareness is learning to keep yourself company. And then learn to be more compassionate company, as if you were somebody you are fond of and wish to encourage."

A Unique Perspective

Are you aware that you have a singularly unique way of seeing the world? I find this idea interesting (make that "fascinating"). Yes, the idea that each of us maintains a specific, general principle on which we base ALL our efforts seems like a majorly valuable thing to know - indeed, a priceless piece of self-knowledge.

Funny thing is....few people have even a clue about their own worldview....seriously... no clue. Oh, many will say, "Oh sure...my view of the world is thus and so, but they would be incorrect, because one's own worldview is never that obvious. In fact, getting at it requires introspection and collaboration. Your worldview is behind the curtain of your awareness, and it is controlling you everyday, in every way. Wouldn't your own worldview be something good to know?

First Day

Hello and welcome to Thinkwriter - an extension of one of my websites: http://www.thinkwriting.com/.

One of the interesting outcomes of Thinkwriting is the surprising (even shocking) realization that writing is easy - indeed, much easier than most people think it is. People who swear they "can't write," or "certainly can't write well," soon realize they can write and write well when they learn to Thinkwrite. It's nice to see people increase their self-efficacy in this department...especially when we admit that good writing and good thinking go hand-in-hand! It's true - they do.

We will be sharing some of our Thinkwriters' work on this blog - maybe yours?