Lately, life has been a flurry of activity, appointments, deadlines, and demands. I rush from task to task, hurrying to complete each item by its appointed deadline. I pivot, twist, change directions and comply with new requests, additional information, and tactical adjustments. Even my writing time has become one item to cross from my list, morphing and threatening to become more work than fun.
This is not acceptable. Time for a reset. Today I will take a break, breathe, and clear my schedule. No writing, no lists, no alarm clocks, no worries. A morning coffee, open space, a change of venue, and an opportunity to let my mind run wild. Today, it is dedicated to fun.
How do you remember why you started writing?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
Great idea… I was just reading an article that said we draw writing inspiration from being by water, walking by water, taking a shower, sitting by a fountain. Any type of water allows our mind to rest and rejuvenate and become creative again.
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How very interesting. I think the only water in my day will be a shower. 😉 However, I have noticed a longing to walk along the lake.
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Then do it!
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That will take a little more planning, but it is on the list. 😊
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What? No writing? Ha! What about the Daily Writing Challenge?? LOL
xoxoxo
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Oh, the best-laid plans often go awry. 😊
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Good quote, I think I started writing to express my feelings then now I enjoy it.
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That is wonderful and a very worthy reason for writing. I love the process and hope you keep on writing. 😊
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I think it is in me to write, I wake up thinking about it. Hope you have a good day. 😀
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Yes Gibson, if you wake up thinking about it you are a writer. Welcome.
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Thanks for the welcome 😀
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the why is always the most difficult question, even in writing. I have many why’s mostly because i like it and it makes me happy.
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Understanding the why is important and as you say it can be difficult to ascertain. While I believe it is good to examine your whys I also think “I like it” is a sound reason. Happy writing, Gina
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and you too Jo! looks a good year ahead for both of us. a very inspiring and productive year!
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Those pesky lists; the number one killer of creative thinking. I started journaling as a teen and have this specific memory of rereading something I had written a couple of weeks or months later and thinking, “Damn. That kid has some insight.” I realized then thoughts on a page get sorted out faster than thoughts trapped in the head. Hope you’ve successfully cleared your mind.
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Oh, yeah. The voices in my head jumped at the thought that I had noting to do and commandeered the day. 😊
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