I don’t remember the last time I wrote every day for a whole week. I think it was a couple of months ago, but it’s hard to say.
I don’t remember the last time I went a day without sitting with writing thoughts and letting them stir in my mind. I love words and I am a writer.
Sometimes I may not put words on paper, but that doesn’t mean I’m not pondering and planning. I have to allow ideas to grow. I am not always in a place where I’m ready to process and share a story. It can be good to wait, to gain wisdom from an experience before typing up a blog post or book chapter. In these moments, I can write other stories, the ones I do understand and the ones I am brave enough to offer.
I admit some days I don’t write because it is hard. I may not know where to begin or I am hesitant to say whatever is on my heart. But that is exactly when I need to write and probably the words someone needs to hear.
I continue to learn the balance involved with writing. There is the time to share immediately; there is the time to let the moment linger.
Recently I’ve been in the phase of writing less and allowing my perspective to grow. Both are good and necessary. Who knows how long this will last.
The rhythm of daily writing will return.
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Laura you are spot on, don’t push it, write when you feel that golden urge, the one that inspires you to start something real, something that burns and needs to come fourth. I have been blogging less and writing more story and illustrating lately. Remember building your platform is simply providing your reader with soulful content written from your heart and my what a beautiful, inspiring heart you have.
Thanks for understanding, Kath! I keep learning new things on this writing journey. I will say I can’t wait for the day/week when the words just pour out of me. 🙂 Hopefully soon!
I struggle with that balance of pushing for growth and relaxing for inspiration. I’m glad you joined up this week with FMF. Happy weekend! 😀
It is a hard balance to strike some weeks, isn’t it? We need both in order to keep going though. Thanks for your comment, Andi!
Important note…I’ll consider writing less and gaining perspective. Wise.
Thanks, Christa! It’s a process of learning as we go. 🙂
I have learned that this method works best for me also. Thanks for sharing this. It gives me renewed courage.
Glad to hear, Annette! Yes, don’t be afraid to take a break from active writing. It can be a great time to rest and regain the creative fuel. Thanks for reading!
Laura,
You are making a word stew in your brain. As you simmer and ponder, the words will come out. Write when you want to write and write what you want to say.
Sometimes I think better when I can type my thoughts.
Perhaps the words in your brain are scared to come out.
‘I admit some days I don’t write because it is hard. I may not know where to begin or I am hesitant to say whatever is on my heart. But that is exactly when I need to write and probably the words someone needs to hear.’
Someone does need to hear your words Laura. God loves you, and your faith will help someone. They help me. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Pamela! Exactly..I think a lot as I type. And I’m trying to hold on to courage as I write, share, and write some more. 🙂