I recently traveled to an area where wifi was not as ubiquitous as we’ve become accustomed to. Even though I’d downloaded some content to watch when “powering down,” as is my nighttime habit, I chose to hang with family instead. That media deprivation, combined with no computer or writing time led to a spark of inspiration. Naturally, this was at three a.m. when I only thought my brain was resting. Isn’t that when we get our best ideas? While mindlessly driving, or showering, or dreaming? I could do no other than get out of bed and jot some notes for changes to novel number one in order to quiet my mind back to sleep mode (and I thought I was done with revision – hah!). It means incorporating new concepts, deleting outdated ones and even changing the timeframe during which the novel takes place. It means work, research and another energetic push to completion. But it will make the book so much better and since my “job” is to write the best book I can, it is necessary. Would I have come to the same conclusion had I gone about my life as usual? Possibly, but I can’t help but think it was the unusual circumstances that opened the mental door to new ideas, to another way. There is value in traveling, welcoming new experiences and taking a mental vacay. Inspiration may live in the hometown of your heart, but it will make itself known in foreign lands. Take it to new places, pay attention and hang on!
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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