Basho Writing Wisdom
I have thoroughly enjoyed Robert Hass' book, The Essential Haiku. I especially like the section, "Basho on Poetry" which is an assemblage of pithy wisdoms that can apply to far more writing than haiku.
Here's one that stood out:
"Make the universe your companion, always bearing in mind the true nature of things—mountains and rivers, trees and grasses, and humanity—and enjoy the falling blossoms and the scattering leaves."
It really is quite simple, isn't it?
