Liminal Writing: Inspired by a quote from Georgia O'Keefe on being terrified...

Episode 11 Liminal Writing: Inspired by a line from Georgia O'Keefe about being terrified…

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault and child sexual abuse.

In this episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Ces and Lee engage in a 10-minute freewriting exercise based on a quote by artist Georgia O'Keefe: 'I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life, and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.”

They reflect on their personal experiences of fear and courage. Ces discusses overcoming sexual abuse as a child, and adult fears, drawing on personal anecdotes of trauma and resilience. Lee describes the terror of stepping on stage.

The conversation touches on the theme of finding and creating safe spaces, both physically and mentally, and the ongoing journey of self-awareness and healing. Ces and Lee invite listeners to try their own freewriting exercises to explore and process their own experiences.

00:33 Today's Trigger Line: Georgia O'Keefe's Wisdom

01:00 Ces' Reflection on Terror and Bravery

03:48 Lee's Perspective on Stage Fright

06:50 Discussion on Childhood Trauma and Coping Mechanisms

09:41 Finding and Creating Safe Spaces

13:16 Encouragement to Try Liminal Writing

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