I spent quite some time considering what prompt to post this time around. I had been hoping for suggestions, but none came, and whilst I had a few tucked away in a bowl back home, I was interstate and could not recall any of them. And so, given that I had said I would post prompt seven by yesterday, I chose 'creating space'.
I realised it was a little vague, but I also knew there was opportunity for participants to choose their own direction, which is a good thing, right? Exactly as it should be. And then this morning, I woke to the niggling thought that it was all wrong. That I wanted to change it, that I needed to be clearer. Or maybe change it altogether. What was I thinking?
I have been thinking about it all day... to change, or not to change? Do I add more to the post so as to give it more clarity? Or do I just leave it be and see what emerges? Do I sit with my own doubt and just let it go?
And then it comes to me... by leaving the prompt unchanged, by leaving it open and somewhat vague, I am 'creating space'. Space for you to interpret the prompt as you wish, and for you to create a response as you wish.
So what does the prompt 'creating space' mean to you? I am interested and curious to see what emerges. As always I look forward to seeing your responses.
Warm regards, Jacinta.
I think 'creating space' is perfect. I hope I don't take too long to get to it and find it! I love Jacinta's transparency in her process revealing how the mind works in not giving us creative space sometimes.
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