I love to write. I like writing about things I have actual knowledge about, things I’ve done or gone through. My last few blog posts have been really heavy. And although writing is a release for me, it can get demanding of my time, just like any other thing I undertake. Sometimes my mind goes into overload. I think about putting my fibromyalgia book together, writing on my side project book, and how although I have enough content right now for a successful poetry book, it has been neglected.
I’ve gotten a chance to do so much since my year began. I’ve celebrated a year as a blogger, gained great exposure writing for BIZCATALYST 360°, decided I drop Vocal.media, improved my editing skills considerably, and most of all, witnessed words come to life as part of the cast of two plays with Mor-Shy Productions. My new venture, tentatively titled New Heights, has taken over my life. The ideas and words have flowed beautifully for the last few months. I still have a few ideas where my first two books are concerned.
Even though I’m busy, I can feel myself trying to become complacent. I believe the first step to avoiding a pitfall is recognizing it. I’ve had a few setbacks with my health including a hamstring injury, but I’m trying to remain productive. Some days I write non-stop for 8 hours, some days I write for a few hours with breaks in between, and others I don’t write at all. My problems come when I take several days to rest my mind and two days turn into a week of no work.
I can’t be afraid of taking a break from slugging it out in the trenches of my mind. With Chronic Fatigue, I need a full day or two to get out of my thoughts and just breath. I started a new project, a book entitled, “New Heights”, in July and I’m almost seven chapters in. I don’t know how long it’s supposed to take to write your first novel but I think I’m either excelling or right on schedule.
This post is my way of venting. It’s ok for us all, even writers, to vent once in a while. It loosens the grip our overly active minds have on us.
When people come to me with problems or they’ve been hurt by a significant other, I suggest that they get a journal. Writing things down, believe it or not, can get the issues out of your head and/or heart, and onto paper where, for me, I’m able to see them clearer and may even find a solution quicker.
You never know. Try it and see if it works for you. I know I feel a lot better and my heart is a bit lighter since writing this post. I feel like I can exhale. In fact, I did. I hope you do too. Thanks for being part of my therapy just by reading my thoughts. My hope is that can my words positively touch someone and impact their life. I can only speak for me, not every writer. That’s my whole goal for putting my thoughts out there for the world to see. Be blessed everybody…
Writing heals, inspires and give us purpose. Great story Thank you for sharing.
Yes, it does! Thank you, Larry❤Sometimes our lives get so hectic we get overwhelmed. Writing is therapy for me at those moments.
That’s refreshing. I’ve been in a block for about 2 months and it seems the harder I try to write the weaker my composition. Anyway, I enjoyed your piece and look forward to taking another journey with you
Thank you, Johnny. I get like that sometimes. What helps me get out of a block, for some reason, is reading. I’ll buy a new book or pick up where I left off on a good book that I loved reading. It jump starts my creativity and I’m able to get back to my story and write.❤
I hope this helps
Val
I’ve been wondering if that might help. I’m ADHD so sitting and reading isn’t my strong suit. Maybe I’ll try to lose myself in a book.
I hope it helped, Johnny.