Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Wishcasting Wednesdays - Read

How do you do it, Jamie? Each week, I read on several participants' blogs that you asked a question pertinent to what was in their hearts at that moment. Once again, you've hit the nail on the head, so to speak. Jamie's question this week is:

What do you wish to read?

Reading has been one of my greatest joys my entire life. Escaping to new lands, caring for new characters, and resolving new conflicts not only takes us out of ourselves, it provides us new perspective on our own lives.

For quite a while now, I've tried to cram in some reading while riding the bus or immediately before falling asleep which leaves me with a fractured reading experience. It gives me bits and pieces and not a good overall picture.

I've been telling myself I must write, write, write; put what little free time I have toward that. However, my writing has been sporadic and my enjoyment of books has been the same.

In order to write, we must read. We must lose ourselves in fantastical journeys, gain insight from the sage advice of others, and be inspired by those who have overcome. Isn't time spent reading time well spent?

I wish to spend more time reading without worrying about other things I "should" be doing instead. I wish to take my coffee, tea or hot cocoa and curl up on the sofa or a chair on our Juliet balcony and enjoy a light, warm breeze as I lose myself in another world. I wish to read without guilt.

A few books I'm looking forward to reading:





Happy Reading!!

More wishcasters have cast their wishes here.

24 comments:

  1. As Pam wishes, so I wish for her also!

    It's so true. In order to write, one must read! I love your choices :)

    And you're one of my giveaway winners :)

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  2. Pamela, I will 'see' you on that balcony and loving your time there.

    As Pamela wishes for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her, also!

    Happy Reading, kind spirit.

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  3. As Pam wishes for herself, so I wish for her also...
    You know, I'm re-reading On Writing, by Stephen King. He insists you must read to write, and prescribes 4-6 hours of reading and writing a day. Wouldn't that be bliss?

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  4. *sending wishes for 'guilt free' read time*

    I believe it's 'required'.

    :-)

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  5. As Pamela wishes for herself, I wish for her as well.
    Blessings. :-)

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  6. As Pamela wishes for herself, I wish for her as well.

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  7. As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

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  8. As Pam wishes, so I wish for her also.

    Curl up and get to it!

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  9. As Pamela wishes for herself, I wish for her as well.

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  10. As Pamela wishes for herself, I wish for her as well.

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  11. As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her, also.

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  12. As Pamela wishes for herself, I wish for her as well.
    Pamela - wonderful post!! Is struggle with the same thing - art, art, art - no time for "me time" and reading is a pure joy for me - here's to more reading for you and me!!!
    Namaste, Sarah

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  13. As Pam wishes, so I wish for her also!

    Those books look very interesting. We ALL should do a book review!

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  14. Here's to getting your reading groove on & your Gap Band one on as well-lol:)
    As Pamela wishes for herself, So I wish also.

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  15. As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!

    Thanks for visiting and following my blog. :)

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  16. As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  17. As Pam wishes, so I wish for her also!

    Funny you should mention this. My next workshop is going to be on writing~

    Love you choices of books!~

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  18. As Pamela wishes for herself, I wish for her as well.

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  19. As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.

    Love your choice of books, especially Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book". I'm to get it this week. :)

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  20. that collage book looks interesting ~ i hadn't heard of it before.
    I truely wish you get to all your reading!

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  21. As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish also!~*

    Here's to blissful hours of relaxation and inspiration. :)
    Much Joy,
    Molly

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  22. As Pam wishes for herself, so I wish for her also...

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  23. As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    What a beautiful vision of you on the balcony lost in a wonderful book. Enjoy!

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  24. AS Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish also.

    Reading does seem awfully self indulgent sometimes, doesn't it? I think that's b/c when I watch TV, or sew, or knit, or garden and cook - I am still "here." When I read, man oh man, I'm GONE and definitely NOT here. And that's not just okay, that's wonderful! And required by me at least! YOur books look great! All my students are pushing that Neil Gaimon title - perhaps I'll put that on my list! Thanks for your blog!

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