The reality of creative work is that you often don’t feel like you have anything meaningful to say. That’s me this week. I’ve got a few other real-life projects occupying my mind, leaving me feeling a bit scattered. Last week’s post was one I’ve been thinking about and writing in fits and spurts for a …
I never thought this challenge would affect my life so much. This month, I challenged myself to write and post one haiku a day on Instagram. The idea was born out of a desire to live and love my real life. For a while, I’ve felt on autopilot – each day home with the kids, …
Years ago, I had a regular habit of documenting what I was learning. Although it fell off for a while, it feels important to come back to. Maybe it’s because my kids are young and so many of our days feel the same. It can sometimes be hard to keep track of how we’re spending …
A few months ago, I caught a snippet of a Mike Todd sermon. I don’t listen to him regularly, although I did start following him on Instagram years ago. The idea behind the sermon was one I hadn’t given much thought to before. Basically, the idea was: resolve over results. I think about this most …
It’s October. I’m at my parents’ house, the house my dad built with his own hands from the ground up. I lived in this house from age 2 until I moved out at 25. But I’ve had roots on the property since before I was born. Like any good child, I left some (many) things …
Some writing is easy. It comes easily and flows almost automatically from my brain through my fingers and on to the page. My brain has already done all the work and doesn’t feel the need to interfere with editing or additions while I’m writing. This kind of writing doesn’t make me stop and consider whether …
Writing is not romantic. Growing up, I thought writers lived this wonderful life. They travelled often, wandering down cobblestone streets, notebook in hand, jotting down observations and thoughts. When it came time to write, words just flowed out of them. They would sit at a desk or a table in a little cabin tucked away …
Things have been a little wonky over here lately. Not in a bad way. More like “I’m trying to figure things out without getting discouraged” kind of way. It’s no secret that the writing on the blog has been different. I’m working on a longer writing project and trying to save my creative energy for …
A while back, as I was thinking through some ideas in my head, I wondered, “Why do I write?” What is it in my being that compels me to put pen to paper? Why do I feel more myself when I’m writing regularly? I had a health scare not long after moving here. Most of …
The title of this post may be a bit deceiving. I’m not actually great at silencing the voice of guilt in motherhood or anywhere else. But I’m working on it. Maybe you feel the weight of mom guilt, too. I’ve been trying a few things lately – perhaps they’ll help you, too. Emotions have been …
