Writing on a Theme of Resistance, March 2024
Introduction
by Robbin Marcus
“It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
“Come, child, come…” whispered the wind through the branches. I look up to see a path beckoning me. Not yet, I say to myself.
“Jump! Just Jump!” burbles the water sliding down the rocks to the swimming hole. I can’t, I say to myself. I’ll put a toe in the water, though.
The deer says nothing, but locks eyes with me, reproachfully.
Ok, I say to myself. One more step. I’ll sign up for a group.
The rocks hum, deeply, loudly, bone-shakingly. “Claim your power,” they insist.
I look, exasperated, at the boulders. What more do you want? I’ve been maiden and mother. I’m fully embracing crone.
“NO, YOU ARE NOT” says everything in the woods, simultaneously.
Is resistance futile? Who and what am I resisting? Am I resisting for someone else? Is that person even alive?
These are the questions I want to explore in this year’s writings. Join me on the path of (?) least resistance??
The deer says nothing, but locks eyes with me, reproachfully.
Ok, I say to myself. One more step. I’ll sign up for a group.
The rocks hum, deeply, loudly, bone-shakingly. “Claim your power,” they insist.
I look, exasperated, at the boulders. What more do you want? I’ve been maiden and mother. I’m fully embracing crone.
“NO, YOU ARE NOT” says everything in the woods, simultaneously.
Is resistance futile? Who and what am I resisting? Am I resisting for someone else? Is that person even alive?
These are the questions I want to explore in this year’s writings. Join me on the path of (?) least resistance??
What will follow are excerpts from a 21 day writing challenge I did in February and March of 2024. I have chosen selected writings from that challenge that support my work and are a good addition to this particular body of work. Enjoy! - Robbin
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