I haven’t been writing much lately. Whether that is a matter of dried wells of creativity or life getting in the way, I have been denying the reality when it comes to my lack of imagination.
I wish, with every fiber of my being, that I could plunge back into that benevolent ocean of words and ideas and feel buoyant in those familiar waters. I wish I could ride on the waves of imagery and fantasy and surf on the crest of that elusive swell of inspiration. But lately the words evade me. I am a helpless surfer sitting in the middle of a tranquil body of water with no tides to move my motionless board.
I need a storm in my brain to strike and gain some momentum. I need the winds to tickle the chimes in my stagnant imagination and create a funnel cloud that gathers stories in its fury-filled path. I need that still ocean to become animated and my lifeless board to carve its way through a sea of new tales.
Or maybe, I just need to write.
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Funny that I just recently changed my profile picture on Facebook to this Calvin quote. I find that if I just take the time, even if only a half an hour, to just sit, the words will come. You may not like them once they’re down, but you’ll have something to grow on.
I do need to take the time to just sit and think…here’s hoping!
You have a nice imagination. It just needs recharged every so often, just like everything. Take short breaks, or just write nonsense. That’s what I do most of the time!
Thanks EH….I just need to get my mojo back. I’m off my rhythm. Hope you guys are doing well. 🙂
We’re pretty good! And you are too. I promise!
🙂 Thanks….I needed that.
You need a sunny beach too, I think.
Yes, I think you might be right!
It did wonders for me recently.
Try rewriting an earlier story. Take it in a different direction to get your mind back into oute…
Great idea….thanks! Hope you’re doing well. xx
I just love Calvin and Hobbes, 💚👍
Me too!
You write pretty grippingly… Just try to be a bit optimistic and you are awesome… And I’d be more than glad to have you read my blog… Just take a look…. I hope you’ll like it… https://pratheekreddy68.wordpress.com … Especially the poems…
Thank you very much….I’ll be sure to come and visit soon.
Looking forward to
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Pardon my French, but this descriptive passage was a hell of a good start. Sometimes we need the calm to prepare for the storm, and judging by this post the storm front of creativity is already gathering. Trust yourself. You’re a writer, Susan. Plain and simple. And always will be, regardless of the “weather.” 😉
Aww….thanks Ned. You always know the right thing to say. 🙂
This passage of words swept me away, Susan. I don’t think you’ve lost your mojo at all! Sometimes our muses take short vacations and then come back with a big bang 😀
Thanks Dianne. 🙂 I hope you’ve been doing well. I feel like I’ve been so disconnected from everyone. That will change soon!!
I can sympathize with this all-too-well right now. Today was the first time I had written anything in a month. I had not even logged into wordpress for a longtime before today. And really the only thing that prevented me, I know, was a simple lack of motivation. I had the time, I was just uninspired and consequently too lazy to write. And I think the longer I go without writing… the easier it is to keep putting it off. I guess the writing doldrums are all solved with that old cliche: “just keep writing.”
I must say, though, if this post is your example of your writing during the off-period, I am quite jealous.
Thank you very much. Let’s hope this is a new beginning for both of us!