06/28/2023: One Day at a Time
I’m feeling accomplished again this week. I just finished the longest story I’ve ever written, and I’m feeling good. It needs some work, but the groundwork has been laid and I’m looking forward to refining it today. I took a creative risk with this particular idea, and I’m so happy I did. The style isn’t what I’m used to writing in, but I’ve been curious for a while if I could pull it off and expand my horizons. I think there really could be potential there.
Since I started writing in the mornings, everything has seemed to fall into place better than I could’ve imagined. I feel more accomplished each day, and if I’m not writing I’m editing and if I’m not editing I’m writing. It’s been incredible. I’m so grateful I get to do this.
Last night I was standing there watching Caleb draw while I took a break from writing, my story pulled up on my computer, and I smiled to myself as I pictured us doing this for a living one day. Each of us in our element, doing what we love together. It’s a dream that I have no desire to hang up. Even if this were to remain small scale, for hobby’s sake, it feels good to do something that I’m passionate about, that I’m good at. And I know he feels the same.
Today I remembered a quote that essentially says the moment you stop wanting something is the moment you get it. That’s why I have been actually trying to just enjoy the journey, and someday I hope it pays off, but it doesn’t define my day to day. If I don't make the most of every day, I may never reach my full potential, and what’s worse is that I may run out of time.
The only way to live is one day at a time. That’s why every day and moment is so precious to me. It makes me feel accomplished to be productive and creative. It frees the mind and gives me motivation to continue the next day.
I am glad I got the chance to mix things up a little this week, to get out of the house and spend the day with a friend. I was glad to catch up with some people, and of course I’m grateful for the time I’ve had to write, to create this week. I feel like my life is well rounded right now, and I have a little bit of everything I need sprinkled in. And I’m so excited for our next adventure: another Getaway weekend this weekend.
I can’t believe the big trip I’ve been planning for the better part of a year is already over. It was truly the adventure of a lifetime. As I ride the waves of the memories, I look forward to the little adventures too, the ones that rejuvenate and inspire, that offer solitude and peace outside the confines of the busy world.
As everyone rushes from destination to destination this week and this weekend, I will be slowing down and enjoying being still in nature with the person I love most. Here’s to more creativity and inspiration.