Ehae, I felt this so much! First of all you’re a rock star for carving out the space of time to write. I too aim to write every morning, and while I do manage to journal upon rising most days, I struggle with the discipline required to do much more - more sleep almost always wins! As for the space between your writer self and your other selves, I too have struggled with this. But I’ve recently decided that I’m just going to aim to be my whole self as much as I can in all the spaces. It’s not always evident or easy but I’m excited and happy about this plot twist. Your piece made me think about all of this more - thank you!
Hi Ramya! Thank you so much for reading and I'm glad it resonates! Its so good that you're able to journal - that's definitely the part I'm struggling with now! I was doing it religiously after reading "The artist's way" but I need to make space for it again. And on your second point, I remember being impressed when I saw you share your piece about Treasure Beach more widely! Yes, certainly not easy but hopefully worth it for us both!
I loved this so much because I also looking for balance between my day job and writing. Writing is my ultimate passion, but most times I don’t act like it, perhaps out of trying to remain humble, but I know it’s mostly out of fear. Thank you for your transparent reflections!
As someone who struggles to create space for my writing, this piece resonated strongly with me.
Being a writer is such a muted part of who I am. And my work life, with its crazy demands, has encroached on other areas of my life. I feel like I'm losing the fight.
Thanks so much Augustine! Yes I totally understand and can relate. Writing really requires our own affirmation of its place in our lives. I hope you win the fight!
Ehae, I felt this so much! First of all you’re a rock star for carving out the space of time to write. I too aim to write every morning, and while I do manage to journal upon rising most days, I struggle with the discipline required to do much more - more sleep almost always wins! As for the space between your writer self and your other selves, I too have struggled with this. But I’ve recently decided that I’m just going to aim to be my whole self as much as I can in all the spaces. It’s not always evident or easy but I’m excited and happy about this plot twist. Your piece made me think about all of this more - thank you!
Hi Ramya! Thank you so much for reading and I'm glad it resonates! Its so good that you're able to journal - that's definitely the part I'm struggling with now! I was doing it religiously after reading "The artist's way" but I need to make space for it again. And on your second point, I remember being impressed when I saw you share your piece about Treasure Beach more widely! Yes, certainly not easy but hopefully worth it for us both!
wow, i really enjoyed this. it feels like we have lived the same life and come to the same conclusion. thank you for your vulnerability.
Thank you so much for this comment! I love that you’ve arrived at the same place- hope we win the struggle!
I loved this so much because I also looking for balance between my day job and writing. Writing is my ultimate passion, but most times I don’t act like it, perhaps out of trying to remain humble, but I know it’s mostly out of fear. Thank you for your transparent reflections!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad that it resonates! I hope you find a good balance x
As someone who struggles to create space for my writing, this piece resonated strongly with me.
Being a writer is such a muted part of who I am. And my work life, with its crazy demands, has encroached on other areas of my life. I feel like I'm losing the fight.
I enjoyed reading this.
Thanks so much Augustine! Yes I totally understand and can relate. Writing really requires our own affirmation of its place in our lives. I hope you win the fight!