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Come home Quote by Natalie Goldberg

“Our job as writers is to listen, to come home to the four corners of the earth.” quote by Natalie Goldberg
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“Our job as writers is to listen, to come home to the four corners of the earth.”

Natalie Goldberg

About This Quote

Source Book: Writing Down the Bones, 1992

Writers must listen to the world and let it shape their work.

In simple terms: Listen to the world to write.

Key Takeaway

Observe deeply.

Themes

creativity listening place

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • travel writing
  • journalism
  • poetry
  • nature walks

Key Concepts

mindfulness storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sounds inspire you?
  • How do you quiet your mind for observation?
A Different Perspective

Noise and distraction can drown inner listening.

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