A few months ago, something similar happened to me when the writing simply stopped. There were other things going on in my life, but usually writing was how I found my way through life's mess. This time, I sat with the idea, "what if I never write again?" and in that, I found peace. Three months later, the writing called, and I answered,…
A few months ago, something similar happened to me when the writing simply stopped. There were other things going on in my life, but usually writing was how I found my way through life's mess. This time, I sat with the idea, "what if I never write again?" and in that, I found peace. Three months later, the writing called, and I answered, but this time with expansiveness and openness. Will this last? Who knows. But for now, I'm having so much fun!
Thanks to the questioner and your response, George. Hope your beloved pup is healing.
Diane, I like the part about finding peace by asking that question. I too have found then when fear is driving my decisions it helps to run the worst case scenario in my head, then realize that I could probably handle that too. It’s sort of like turning to face the monster in a dream. You realize it is not as powerful as it seems. Then your own power is restored. It’s a relief.
Kurt, so well described. That's it exactly: look under the bed to find that the monster isn't as frightening as imagined and is, in fact, a dust bunny finding its groove. It's a huge relief.
A few months ago, something similar happened to me when the writing simply stopped. There were other things going on in my life, but usually writing was how I found my way through life's mess. This time, I sat with the idea, "what if I never write again?" and in that, I found peace. Three months later, the writing called, and I answered, but this time with expansiveness and openness. Will this last? Who knows. But for now, I'm having so much fun!
Thanks to the questioner and your response, George. Hope your beloved pup is healing.
Diane, I like the part about finding peace by asking that question. I too have found then when fear is driving my decisions it helps to run the worst case scenario in my head, then realize that I could probably handle that too. It’s sort of like turning to face the monster in a dream. You realize it is not as powerful as it seems. Then your own power is restored. It’s a relief.
Kurt, so well described. That's it exactly: look under the bed to find that the monster isn't as frightening as imagined and is, in fact, a dust bunny finding its groove. It's a huge relief.
Only thing under my bed is more books^^