We are coming to the end of the year and halfway through the week. I saw a quote today from Aime McNee, one of my favorite writers on IG, that said, “Your pace is holy.” That is so beautiful because everyone has their own idea of timing. Pace is internal. Pace is connection and understanding the feelings that flow through you without letting them rule you. When writers master pace in their story, it feels like magic when you read their work. At the same time, for writers, when the story slowly comes to life during the creation and editing process, it can feel divine.
Thursss no, Tuesday
I thought today was Thursday for a good chunk of the day…. Thankfully it’s Tuesday because I have work to do! lol
Today was a self-care day for me. I had my annual physical and finally found a primary care doctor that I actually like. I met with a business mentor and felt really good about that too! Both were women, and both inspired me to keep on keeping on.
Today I was reminded that slow and steady really does get you places. I have freedom, I have healthy desires that I’m worthy of, and I’m still growing and learning as I go. On top of that, I’m not killing myself to get there!
How’s your Tuesday? Are you making healthy choices? How’s the self care coming?
Value of Life
“The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.” -Aristotle
Wow, I needed this reminder in all aspects of my life. But when it comes to writing, I haven’t been interested in deep contemplation lately. I have just wanted to get everything done. Even tonight, I just want to finish my writing by 12. Do you ever struggle with just wanting to get your writing done and over with?
Sunday Solitude
“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” – Diane Von Furstenberg
Today, my Sunday solitude was definitely peaceful. Maybe too peaceful? I’m not complaining. My Sundays are for taking care of myself. While I do have routine tasks that I do every Sunday, I always allow myself an activity where I get to feel things out. It may be searching for a new book or coffee shop, or it may be going somewhere I feel drawn to. Today was looking at some historical texts and drinking Dr. Pepper. I rarely drink dark soda, so that was out of the ordinary for me. It was nice.
Have you taken some time to yourself lately?
Are You Ready?
“Make each day your masterpiece.” — John Wooden
To see life as a masterpiece, you must look at it as if it were art. And if that’s the case, then I absolutely made today into a work of art. A surreal philosophical piece of art with a floor that’s an optical illusion. The writer’s life calls me more than anything else, and yay, it brings me so much joy and adventure. I’m not always ready for the writer’s life, but today I am, and isn’t the present what counts more than most else.
Boost Your Blog with WordPress AI Features
I did write a blog post yesterday, but I forgot to add a featured photo, so it didn’t post on my IG. WordPress has some pretty cool new AI features for bloggers as part of the basic package. It includes SEO optimization, title optimization, and AI image generation. After I realized that I forgot to add a featured photo, I went searching around and found the new features. I’m going to use them for this post. Let me know what you think.
These are great tools when all you want to do is write. I’m not going to waste much time on finding the right title, but with this title generator, it can actually be a decent title with the same amount of effort I already use.
What do you think? Have you tried them?
Discovering New Libraries: A Personal Journey
We tried a new library today! It was a really nice library. It was not as busy as my favorite library, and it had everything we wanted. I sat and played a coding game with my little one. I read her a book, and we finished her homework while we were there. It was nice to go on a mini adventure with my little one. I look forward to checking out more new libraries.
Do you like going to the library? My favorite parts are that it’s free and community focused.
Into the Unknown
I’m feeling like I’m in unknown territory. At the same time, I feel like I’ve been here a million other times. It is strange. My goal for these upcoming days is to find all the things that bring me joy here. I’ve kind of lost focus on the magic of fun and curiosity.
What things bring you joy? Has anything sparked your curiosity lately?
Wild Wild West
“There are no laws for the novel. There never have been, nor can there ever be.”
—Doris Lessing
Oh snap! This is what I like to hear! So basically, this is like the wild west. Anything goes. The most powerful idea controls the novel. What’s interesting is that a novel is a compilation of several ideas, none of them really competing, but our own preferred ideas will draw us in most. Maybe even a new idea will gain our attention over the rest. But it’s true, there are no rules.
Do you prefer guidelines as a writer?
Truth Nugget
“When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you’re making a commitment and difference in that person’s life. Encouragement really does make a difference.” -Zig Ziglar
I love to be encouraging but even more than that, to be truthful. Even though the truth doesn’t always look good or feel good, it’s still something I strive for. Encouragement is good too.
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