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Breathe. Cry. Give in to being awake and read a book. Have a shot of whiskey. Think of people in Iraq, Haiti or the slums of India - in other words, try to get a little perspective on it - at least you and your children are happy, healthy and housed in a safe country. If this doesn't work, ask your partner to get up and give you a break. If you don't have a partner, start again at suggestion one.
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Paying attention, being awake to all of your experiences (good and bad), keeping a beginner's mind, connection and an open heart.
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Baby octopus, black squid-ink noodles, muttonbird, Maori-style rotten corn.
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Yes - if they are prepared to be disciplined about learning to do it. Just like learning a language or a musical instrument, they have to learn the rules and practice, practice, practice. They have to listen to their teachers - whatever form they come in, and they'll have to read a lot (A LOT) of poetry.
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I think it is a very good thing as a process of healing. If you want to publish, though, make sure you turn your 'therapy writing' into something artful which has some universal appeal.
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I was definitely very bored earlier, when I did a call-out for formspring questions but since then I listened to Lou Reed's 'transformer' record up real loud, made some Tom Yum soup and two banana cakes and started a really interesting book, so I don't think I'm bored any more. I hope you aren't either, Catharyn.
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Cold beaches and sunny days on mountains.
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Yes! We have lots of night visitors in our backyard, including Mr and Mrs Tiggy-Winkles.
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Oh, nice question! I love pea plants - I love their spirally tendrils which grasp and climb. I love to eat them. I like the pea flowers. Yes, I like everything about growing peas. A pea plant is kind of like a pet.
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Aah - yes - most of my socks are stripy and they do make me happy. They remind me to keep a light heart. I used to wear stripy knee socks as a kid and it tickles me that I still do into my late 30s.
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Jonsi, Radiohead, the Mint Chicks.
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People are usually too busy with their own s**t to be thinking about what you are up to, so you might as well do what you want to do.
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The tree - because it makes me feel serene and I think it looks cool.
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Reading every column inch of the London Review of Books when I should be cleaning the house.
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Yes! I'm in a hut/shed right on the edge of a river. It is a bright autumnal day. I go out onto the jetty and the sparkle on the water is so intense I can't see anything. It is a happy dream and I always feel peaceful afterwards...maybe it is my personal heaven?
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Helen Lehndorf
New Zealand
Helen Lehndorf’s Bio
Curator of the obscure and unloved.
