Inspired by something Patti Smith said in a post about poetry (“If you don’t understand a poem, sit in it and let it wash,”) this episode encourages you to do the same when attempting to understand influences, relationships, and experiences.
This is an audio reading of the post "Burn before needing” originally published on May 8, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/burn-before-needing/
About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'
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