I have spent some time in a remote place with a good study area. I find the atmosphere of this place conductive to study. Being there helped me to make some progress with my research, as well as with other projects I am engaged in. I mapped out a story, analysed it, wrote about it and expressed my emotional response to it through a poem.
It has been a relief to stop and dwell awhile, away from heavy demands of work and relentless email traffic. I have a long way to go with my narrative research study, but am determined to press on. It is my participants' stories that keep me engaged. The more I delve into the stories, the more I learn from them and the more I admire my participants for their dedication and commitment to their work. They give themselves to their work fully, thoughtfully and willingly.
