Sharp staccato breaths stab my lungs. It's not the first time you've left me breathless. I know it won't be the last. I choke on the pain that rises to the back of my throat as I reach for you. Intangible. I spent my life searching for you. I plunged into the depth of the oceans and tackled the waves as I crossed them. Climbed and conquered mountains alone in the dark. I've collected scars that I visit like old friends. We reminisce of the good times and the bad. Everyone tol
Due to popular demand... this next post is in tandem with my blog from last week 3 reasons why we face writer's block. Many of my readers asked, "Now that we've identified the problem, how do we get our creative juices flowing? What is your muse?" In response to these questions, I've compiled a list of 12 activities that help me. 1. Create a routine. I am a creature of habit. It helps my subconscious prepare itself when I know what's coming next. 2. Go for a walk. When I feel