I confess I don't have the full context to comment on what's going on since I haven't been the best Substack reader, but whatever it may be that you're handling (I'm assuming writer's block?), I hope the process of reinvention gives way to a result happier and better than what you expected. I read your entry and I'm glad that you have such an optimistic attitude, and it reminded me that I could do with an outlook like that for my own life.
My experience may be quite different, but I used to do some creative writing in the past on my free time, like poems and short stories. I was a bit saddened when the inspiration and drive stopped coming to me and the number of times spent on a hobby that brought me much joy became smaller and smaller, but I had to adjust and admit to myself I would have to focus my energies on other things that brought me happiness, and return to writing when I was recharged and had something more substantial to say. So I get it.
Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful comment, Maki. I am going through a process of reevaluating many areas of my life and one of those areas is my writing. I’m pondering whether this is the kind of writing I want to continue, whether or not Substack is the right fit for me, and considering how the quality and content of my writing changes when I write for myself versus for an audience. I understand that inspiration and drive you speak of. It’s an amazing feeling to be in that flow state, isn’t it? When that creative energy feels blocked or I don’t find joy in what I’m working on, journaling or turning my focus to other things that I enjoy (reading!) is always a welcome respite until that energy returns 💛
Hey there, Morgan!
I confess I don't have the full context to comment on what's going on since I haven't been the best Substack reader, but whatever it may be that you're handling (I'm assuming writer's block?), I hope the process of reinvention gives way to a result happier and better than what you expected. I read your entry and I'm glad that you have such an optimistic attitude, and it reminded me that I could do with an outlook like that for my own life.
My experience may be quite different, but I used to do some creative writing in the past on my free time, like poems and short stories. I was a bit saddened when the inspiration and drive stopped coming to me and the number of times spent on a hobby that brought me much joy became smaller and smaller, but I had to adjust and admit to myself I would have to focus my energies on other things that brought me happiness, and return to writing when I was recharged and had something more substantial to say. So I get it.
Cheers!
Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful comment, Maki. I am going through a process of reevaluating many areas of my life and one of those areas is my writing. I’m pondering whether this is the kind of writing I want to continue, whether or not Substack is the right fit for me, and considering how the quality and content of my writing changes when I write for myself versus for an audience. I understand that inspiration and drive you speak of. It’s an amazing feeling to be in that flow state, isn’t it? When that creative energy feels blocked or I don’t find joy in what I’m working on, journaling or turning my focus to other things that I enjoy (reading!) is always a welcome respite until that energy returns 💛