Writing is like driving at night in the fog.
You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.
– E. L. Doctorow
Today is Day 90 of the 2020 Daily Writing Challenge.
Did you write yesterday? Life is an endless parade of challenges, exciting experiences, and thrilling activities all competing for your time, attention, and energy. The glitter and glam captures your attention, turns your head, and you forget about doing what makes you happy. While having multiple interests speaks to your personal freedom and your right to choose, the fragmented focus can keep you from following your passion and derail the attainment of your goals.
What activity lights your eyes, sets fire to your soul, and penetrates every fiber of your being? If it makes you happy to sing, then sing. If your feet yearn to dance, allow them to waltz you around the room. If you are compelled to build, teach, run, give comfort, or host dinner parties or live events, please follow your heart. If you are called to write, make the space in your day to find your voice, open your laptop, your notebook, grab a pen, and record the words and stories that are begging to be told. I promise you there is someone in this world whose lives will be enriched by the passion you pursue.
Try it and let us know how you did in the comments below.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Yes – dancing. that’s what I must make time for… Exercise is boring, but when the music’s right I have to move with it.
I wish writing was like that. I had a spark of an idea and yesterday started a short story… but in the writing the spark has dimmed (and I’ve forgotten which competition I’m writing it for).
Sadly, I can’t listen to music and write at the same time because my mind is filled with the rhythm.
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It is fabulous that you had a spark and got some writing done. That is a win. Cathy, I agree with you about exercise 😝 I need movement that is either fun or that involves some other activity. Dancing is good. Who knows maybe the music will rekindle your spark? 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for the reblog, Charles. 💕❤💕
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