Getting the Urge to Write
Lately a lot of my journal entries have been pretty boring. I can admit that and know it’s ok. Sometimes it just gets like that, but I don’t let it stop me writing. Boring or not, the act of writing in my journal keeps things going. It’s never difficult when something does come up that I want to write about, even if I feel unsure what it is I want to write. Today I sat to write, pretty much expecting the same as usual, but a flood of emotion overcame me. I wrote with tears spilling down my face. Mostly I wrote about my son, who is 17 and causing us lots of pain, but I also wrote at length about motherhood. This is one topic I will often return to. There is so much to understand and process about motherhood. I’m not sure it ever stops. Once you’re a mother, you’re a mother forever. I hope you have a good journal session soon, whatever your topic might be.
Heather
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6 opinions for Getting the Urge to Write
Craig Harper - Motivational Speaker
Mar 20, 2008 at 4:43 am
Hey Heather.
Some days are like that when it comes to writing. Clearly you’ve been writing for a long time so it must get difficult to keep coming up with fresh ideas. As I’m sure you’ve done in the past you’ll work your way through the block and a new wave will arrive.
Keep up the great work!
Shai Coggins
Mar 20, 2008 at 5:33 am
That’s the beauty of personal private journal writing. It can be boring as it can be. :-) But, the whole thing still works for the journal writer.
Dawn Goldberg
Mar 20, 2008 at 5:39 am
Here’s to lots of luck as you journal and deal with the struggles (and joys) of motherhood.
Heather Goldsmith
Mar 20, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Hi Craig,
Thanks for leaving your comment. It’s one reason I strongly recommend daily journal writing, but whatever works is always best. Thanks for the compliment, too. ;-)
Heather Goldsmith
Mar 20, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Hi Shai,
Yes, that’s why it does work, I believe. Being boring is really ok, especially in a private journal. Thanks for leaving a comment. ;-)
Heather Goldsmith
Mar 20, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for leaving an encouraging comment. Yes, motherhood is something I can always write about. ;-)
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