Have I mentioned how much I’ve enjoyed my break from deadlines? I’ve rediscovered my joy in creativity and stories. I’ve rested, read, relaxed, spent time on hobbies. I’ve slept, and have realized that wherever writing time comes from in the future, it can’t come at the expense of sleeping anymore. There’s a reason sleep deprivation is considered torture.
One thing the break has proven to me is that I still really love writing and stories and it’s still really the only thing I want to do. Although I did give serious consideration to alternative career paths.
I think a periodic sabbatical is going to become part of my life. Vacations are important, having recreation and rest built into regular life is important, but a sabbatical allows enough space to truly gain perspective and insight. I’m glad I took one, for longer than it takes to catch up on sleep.
The Artist’s Way is now done and one things it’s helped me do is restructure my life to include hobbies and recreation while I get back to the business of writing. Because there is room for a lot more than work in life, and there has to be if work is to continue for a lifetime.
Because there is room for a lot more than work in life, and there has to be if work is to continue for a lifetime.
When we make room, and set up guards outside the room, and install security systems around the room, and refuse to allow anyone inside who starts all sentences with “I need you to . . . ” 🙂
This post is all about things that I sorta know but always have time remembering. Thanks for sharing it.
I don’t think it’s overkill to set up a perimeter patrolled by robots who shoot squirt guns or Nerf darts at whoever says those words.
You’re welcome. Time off is good for the muse and the soul.
I’m so glad the break has fired you up for writing again. You’re much too talented not to share it with the world.
Balance is the key.
It’s a combo of the break and seeing how many more options there are. It’s energizing.