Hello! Summer greetings!
I’ve missed this space so much! And missed writing these Notes and my essays. But for some reason, I couldn’t get my ass into my chair to write. Each time I sat at my desk, a wave of exhaustion took over and I was immediately discouraged. So, I didn’t write. #life
Have I felt guilty about being away for so long? Yep.
Did I force myself to write to “show up” consistently… despite the guilt? Nope. And guess what? The world didn’t go up in flames.
What I’ve been up to…
Other than journaling, I haven’t worked on any of my writing projects. Rather than allow my inner critic, Little Miss Smart Ass, get the better of me, I gave myself heaping helpings of grace. Mind you, she’s been VERY loud lately. But not to worry, as we’ve come to an agreement. We agreed that I need to play more now that it’s summer.
Since March, I’ve been fully immersed in the season of seed planting and quiet contemplation. Ideas have been flowing out of me at a rate that I cannot control. It felt like trying to drink from a firehose. It’s probably a good thing that I wasn’t working on any of my writing projects, as I needed the time and space to compost everything and decide how I was going to bring all this magic into the world.
I’ve reached a point where I now feel somewhat empty. My creativity fountain has turned itself off for now, which means it’s time to start bringing all these parts together to make something new.
I learned recently that the ideal environment for me, based on my human design, is the Kitchen, which is sometimes referred to as the Laboratory. I think Laboratory describes the concept better because it’s essentially a place where alchemy is performed.
I’ve been crafting a new group offer called The Storytellers Inn, which is a quest in three parts to write your fantasy novel. It recently told me that it’s not ready to be born yet; it wants to incubate a little more. So I’m back in my Lab, selecting spell ingredients and seeing what else I can add or whether I should create something entirely different.
We’ll see what comes out of this cauldron in the next few weeks.
Keeping it short and sweet today as I’m shifting my daily rituals and decompressing from the school year. This constant feeding (three times a day!) of young humans makes me tired. What have you been up to lately? I’d love to know!
PS. Looking for some writing and/or editing support this summer? I've got a few coaching and line editing spots open for June and July. Feel free to hit me up!
I’d like to come to this space without guilt for being gone longer than expected. It’s nice to hear about your process. I have moved my “work” out in the screened porch. I love the science of green in front of me. I find it less distracting than my kitchen table. Thank you for sharing. 😊