Since I lost my weekly column at the end of January, I set about re-evaluating my passion for writing. I threw myself into journaling more often and reading and commenting at my favorite blogs.
It has been about six weeks and I've noticed a quiet deepening of my passion for writing, along with a growing confidence and comfort as I edge out of my safe zone with respect to writing posts for my blogs and commenting on those that have become my favorite daily reads: Whole Latte Life, Awake is Good and Enriched by Words to name a few. All in all, my writing has improved as well as my connection and relationship with the authors of these blogs.
I believe this is due to not working on a weekly deadline. Maybe I needed a break. Although I took an in-home one-week retreat recently, I still had to write articles for the column. The retreat was invigorating to a certain degree but I guess I needed total freedom. Because there were readers banking on the column every week, I felt obligated to not put it on hold. I don't regret that.
Anyway, that was then and this is now. I have time for other interests. My journalism studies are my priority, right up there with doting on my 3-week-old grand-daughter.
I needed this time. It has brought a measure of simplicity to my days and simplicity is something I always welcome.
Moving on with passion is my newest inspiration for writing and living.
