I recently flipped my schedule upside down to honor writing time. My previous modus operandi was to clear the endless slate of daily chores first. Did you catch the word endless? Those piddly diddlies never go away, so writing time never came. Now, I follow a practice taught by author Ellen Sussman (book review here). Writing hours happen first thing. For 45 minutes (timer set), I only write. No technology. No interruptions. No excuses. The remaining, equally important, fifteen minutes (timer set) is dedicated to some mindless activity.
Guess what? During that quarter-hour of non-writing time, all kinds of daily chores are disappearing. Cleaning out email. Filing. Practicing drumming or piano. The piddly diddlies are magically tamed. Setting aside these split hours first, foremost and first-thing has created space to breathe in a sense of accomplishment and time to honor the important things.
Admittedly, I wear under the weight of the End of Year times like everyone else. Piled on top of normal life are Holiday parties, dinners with friends, shopping, decorating, baking, cooking, wrapping, traveling, etc. Morning writing time has slipped from its A-One spot, but only for a week. Maybe two. Because come next year, I’ll return to making things happen, one dedicated hour at a time.
Exploring Up Close…
I recently went exploring with two of our granddaughters. We donned safari hats, carried tote bags with snacks and a magnifying glass tucked into one pocket. I love that our new home came with a green space across the street, something I missed in our townhome that we moved from last year. You forget how…
Quote of the Week…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar, 1926- 2012
My Easter Basket…
Happy Easter Monday, the second day of Easter Week which is sometimes called the Octave of Easter; eight days spanning from Easter Sunday to “Bright” Sunday. In the Christian tradition, the miracle of Christ’s resurrection is the most holy of celebrations. Easter stands for rebirth and renewal, perfectly coinciding with the bright green promise of…
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