on writing
(day 0): some endings, and some beginnings
Clearing the decks before beginning the writing challenge tomorrow
on writing
(day -1): a little encouragement to show up
A potpourri of thoughts sparked by a child's ambition
on writing
(day -2): all my feelings are OK, the trick is to not act on them
Finally understanding feelings and how to let them be ...
on writing
(day -3): what does it mean to be an adult?
Does life really get in the way of our dreams? Deconstructing that myth and adopting a new perspective ...
on writing
(day -4): the universe truly conspires
"... when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
on writing
(day -5): remembering what matters
On facing difficulty, instead of resisting the life we have.
on writing
(day -6): this too shall pass
What exactly is the point of taking on a challenge? Understanding good days and bad days in a long journey.
life, unadulterated
(day -7): 1 a.m. musings
Sleepless at 1 a.m. and pondering my choice of media consumption
on writing
(day -8): a slow day, yet a meaningful one
Coming to terms with the unique beauty of a slow day ...
on writing
(day -9): the truth of what it takes to succeed
A reminder for when I tend to demand success that is out of proportion with the effort I'm willing to put in.
on writing
(day -10): all the ways my mind is telling me this is a bad idea
When the initial euphoria wears off and dread begins to set in, we can say to ourselves, "Yes, this is hard, and yes, we can do hard things."
on writing
(day -11): and I forgot the most important bit - having fun
In planning for success in any endeavour, the most important bit is to have fun ...