Friday, August 16, 2013

THE STORY SO FAR: PART 348: FRIDAY

IT’S A PARADOXICAL BUSINESS

I have spent today trying to catch up with my blogs. I won’t succeed completely, of course, but my hope is to get my recent blogs up to date by the close of the weekend. As of this last week, I am currently missing Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Why do I allow myself to get into arrears at all? I think it has to do with the fact that there is a limit to one’s creative energy—and sometimes I feel there are other priorities. I tend to swear under my breath when that happens because I know perfectly well that it is much easier to write a blog on the day than to backtrack.

Alternatively, one could argue that I lack adequate writing discipline—and I would plead guilty, though I am a very disciplined writer. But am I disciplined enough? Clearly not.

Writing—despite my passion for it, and the fact that I can focus on demand—remains a struggle with my own character and with the distractions of everyday life.

If that sounds somewhat depressing, you would be entirely wrong. It is also an immensely rewarding experience.

QUOTE:

All things must change

To something new, to something strange

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

 

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