Overcoming Obstacles
We all have those times in our lives where nothing makes sense, we see no hope in whatever it is we are doing, we are time crunched, scatterbrained, and in dire need of a vacation. For me, these are the times where writing gets shoved to the side and forgotten about for weeks at a time. I know, bad me. I guess the point of this post is that we all face obstacles that stop us from writing either by stealing away our time or blocking us creatively. I think the key thing for working through these times is relaxation and hope.
I know that with the economy the way it is those two things are much easier said then done. Still though find things that help you relax, once you are able to relax your mind is free to wander and it is through these random thoughts that one often finds a path they didn’t see before that can lead to renewed hope.
If you like to walk or run, do it.
If you like music find something soothing.
For others simply taking a shower helps clear their mind.
It’s easy to get bogged down in the every day crap. You have to remember to mentally step away from it on occasion. Yes that may mean neglecting the laundry or the kitchen for one afternoon. But in the grand scheme of things is one afternoon of undone dishes really going to matter? No. Especially if it brings you peace of mind.
Another thing for you to consider if you currently feel you are surrounded by chaos, is to stop and remember what you were doing in your daily life the last time you did not feel chaotic. Myself, I listened to music at night, brainsync music. I wrote often in a journal, just to vent. Typically when I find I stop doing little things like that, life starts making less sense to me. So remember, little acts of relaxation, often lead to thoughts of hope and sometimes that’s enough to get through the crazy times in our lives.
A couple of website I really like for music sources is www.brainsync.com where you can purchase brainsync music and www.pandora.com, which is a free internet music project.