Yellow Brick Road

The fog has cleared, and I can see the yellow brick road ... I am following it, but will it take me where I want to go?

Writing:

Yesterday, I spent the course of my waking hours cleaning --- cold symptoms or not.

I paid dearly for my labors, as I spent most of today laid out in bed. No biggie though. I figure since my inner world affects my outer, I sure as hell better do something about it … It’s amazing how foreign the place feels now that it’s clean and uncluttered -- when it’s orderly. Orderly place = orderly thoughts.

With the chore of cleaning out of the way, I decided to be productive with something else: writing. It’s amazing; all the ways I procrastinate. I rationalize that I must eat first, nap and rest, eat again, finish up laundry, run errands, etc. After exhausting all excuses and having nowhere left to hide, I faced the inevitable: I wrote. This endeavor yielded 674 words. Yay! I wrote material for the book I am co-authoring.

Now about my novel endeavor … Well, I have to be easy on myself, because as far as writing is concerned, I am trying to juggle writing in 2 different formats, for 2 different genres. Plus, I’m still insecure about my ability to write. But I figure with enough interest and effort, each day will yield more and more results. Trial and error will move me forward.

I am reading a lot about writing to hone “the craft.” Although I may not write on those days, I feel this still moves me toward my goals.

Nutrients:

• Friday, I cleansed.
• Saturday, I ate all raw food.
• Today, I ate all raw food, including sashimi and some sushi

Photography:

• Learned the limitations of the flash on my camera.

Exercise:

• Friday, rested
• Saturday, hiked 2 miles
• Today, rested

Communication:

• I’m having inner conflicts about my short-term goals and long-term goals.