Something good about writing: I'm 8K words into the first draft of my new WIP. I don't know if it has wings yet, or more importantly, if I will like it--which puts me in a bit of a blue mood (unusual for me despite a lifelong anxiety disorder with a side of chronic depression). Then I read a WaPo column by Anne LaMotte from last year, whose husband once told her that "I don't know is the portal to the richness inside us." I think that's spot on. That, and texting with my dear friend and neighbor Romy about aging--gave me an aha! moment re: my protagonist's "wound." She's a woman approaching her mid-40s who thought she had happily-ever-after all sewn up, and then it is all taken away. Not sure what my MC will do (she'll let me know) but for me, the idea that one can be happy when [fill in the blank] is just silly. Which, resonated with your post-- be present. I'm much better at doing that now than when I was younger. But I'd be lying if I said your reminder wasn't a welcome one. Hugs, love and light-- here comes 2025.
Here comes 2025, and you writing your new WIP. 8K words--wowza, fantastic.
And I adore that quote: "I don't know is the portal to the richness inside us." I feel like I should have that inscribed on my wrist so I don't forget it. Also agree with you that being present gets (a tad) easier as we get older!
Charlotte, A wonderful reminder of the connection between writing and life! A rich inner world can help, too.
That's an excellent addition, Sandra! The inner worlds are vast.
Something good about writing: I'm 8K words into the first draft of my new WIP. I don't know if it has wings yet, or more importantly, if I will like it--which puts me in a bit of a blue mood (unusual for me despite a lifelong anxiety disorder with a side of chronic depression). Then I read a WaPo column by Anne LaMotte from last year, whose husband once told her that "I don't know is the portal to the richness inside us." I think that's spot on. That, and texting with my dear friend and neighbor Romy about aging--gave me an aha! moment re: my protagonist's "wound." She's a woman approaching her mid-40s who thought she had happily-ever-after all sewn up, and then it is all taken away. Not sure what my MC will do (she'll let me know) but for me, the idea that one can be happy when [fill in the blank] is just silly. Which, resonated with your post-- be present. I'm much better at doing that now than when I was younger. But I'd be lying if I said your reminder wasn't a welcome one. Hugs, love and light-- here comes 2025.
Here comes 2025, and you writing your new WIP. 8K words--wowza, fantastic.
And I adore that quote: "I don't know is the portal to the richness inside us." I feel like I should have that inscribed on my wrist so I don't forget it. Also agree with you that being present gets (a tad) easier as we get older!
Happy, happy, new year!