Watch Out!

Have you ever been hit by a hard ball? I have. I was in elementary school, playing softball with my classmates one day. All of a sudden, the ball him me right in the top of my head.

Why didn’t anybody warn me and say, “Tiffany, watch out!”? As I reminisce on that day, I’m not sure if one of my classmates warned me or not. If they did, I still got hit. I’m not sure how long it took for me to get back up, either. Because of this traumatic event, one thing’s for sure: I vowed never to play softball again.

Writer, I’m warning you: Don’t get hit by the twins of wasted time and procrastination. These siblings will hinder your writing. Maybe you’re struggling right now with one or the other as you read this entry. If so, you can get back up and move on with your writing.

You can pick up your pen right now and:

• Write about how you feel
• Write down three places you would like to visit
• Write about your previous experiences, (your success, failures, happy and sad times)
• Write down three groups of people you can help with your writing
  

While this may not be the information you planned to write once you get your writing groove back, it is a start. Whatever you do, watch out and press on as you pursue your writing destiny!

Trapped!

Whenever we go on extended trips, (anything over 2 hours), my son finds a way to wiggle his upper body out of his car seat straps. He feels trapped. Constrained, locked in, whatever you want to call it; my son loves his freedom. He wants to view the outside and see what's going on as he rides along the highways.

What about you, writer? Do you feel constrained from your writing by time, space, or the unrealistic demands of other people? If so, take some time for yourself, rethink your life, and set yourself free by making time and space to write!

It's possible, but you must take the first step.