This is an experiment; a public allocation of thoughts, dreams, failures, and successes. It could be a mistake, it could be the most profound thing I do, or it could be a mere blip in the human timeline that few will ever notice. It’s more likely the latter, but does that make it any less useful?
I started out rather strong at the beginning of the year, thinking I might test out some writing, explore some fictional amusements, and maybe find some truth somewhere in this blather. I stumbled and stopped for awhile, but now find myself yearning to continue the experiment. It’s not unusual. In fact, it’s downright mediocre and common to come and go on a blog like this. In fact, I hesitate to even write this insignificant little missive. It’s tiring to read, much less write.
However, the drive is still there. No matter what I do to suppress my desire to communicate, it still trickles up through my subconscious and keeps tapping away at me while I’m awake. I dearly wish it would lie dormant and stay quiet. It’s much too much work to prattle away like this; unable to accurately express the visions inside. But, it will not lie still.
And so, I suppose the only solution is to continue the experiment and observe where it goes.
Today, I’ve begun a five day retreat from work. I took off to clean and repair the house: the broken latches and dirty corners that are the constant reminder of my neglect. But, I also took off to focus on this experiment as well; to redirect my efforts on a project that brought me clarity and joy at the beginning of the year. I needed a break in the timeline; a slap in the face, if you will, that stands in stark contrast to the automated life I normally engage in.
I have no idea where this is going, or if it will produce anything. I do know, however, that it is far more important that I do something creative. The format of the creativity may change from time to time, but the effort has to be constant. I’ve realized how quickly I fall when I stop creating — it’s a free fall into self-indulgent hell. I don’t recommend it. It’s far more useful to just create and act on those imaginative impulses.
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Hi Patrick! Nice to see you writing here again! We are meant to be creators, so creativity is essential!
And it’s not a bad thing “not to know where this is going!” That’s often when the best things happen!
I know you can recapture the excitement you had earlier this year! How did your 5 days off go?
Lovingly slapping you in the face,
Teresa
And I just had to add:
You have such AMAZING POTENTIAL! You don’t even know it. Or maybe you do, and it’s a little scary. Don’t worry; be brave!
Thanks for the “slap” Teresa.
You’re right, we are meant to be creators. The five days went well, but it was more like a gentle nudge than an all out reboot. I’ve been writing offline, but I’m soon to return and assault the world with words once again.