Comments on: Dear Neil, You’re Right

By: Jane Devin

Jane Devin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:03:50 +0000

Wow. Can’t tell you all how much I appreciate that you take the time to respond so tenderly and beautifully when I pour myself out here. It really means so much to me…and does so much to counter the punches, the pettiness, the meanness we experience, often from the most unexpected sources.

Thank you.

By: maggie may

maggie may — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:22:56 +0000

Your writing is kick ass.

By: Twenty Four At Heart

Twenty Four At Heart — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:18:29 +0000

This leaves me with so many things I want to say, I don’t know where to start. If you knew some of the things happening in my life right now and how in tune your words are with them ….
I think you and Neil are my two favorite writers. I love that you wrote this.

By: Miss Grace

Miss Grace — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:28:23 +0000

This is another beautiful and inspiring post, as was Neil’s. Thanks.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:59:22 +0000

This not only makes me dance but fly.

By: kris D.

kris D. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:28:45 +0000

my mom called me crying over that boy in Bakerstucky. she was sickened and angry and ready to knock some heads in (god love her, my momma).

oh…i’ll do you one better than “this is a toe tapper”…. you are amazing jane. there is a beauty in your inner turmoil in that you have no idea how talented you are. but it’s a double edged sword.

stay jane. stay present because to me, you are a gift to the world. your passions, your insights your WORDS always make me think, make me feel.

did i send the martha graham quote yet? if i did then i’m simply reminding you:

“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is on a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.” –martha graham

blessed unrest, jane. blessed unrest….