Finding my way back home

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“Home” for me is writing. I have never suffered as much as I do when, for whatever reason, I give it up for a period of time. Whenever I turn back to it, it welcomes me back with open arms. I lose myself in it. It is my personal process of healing. If I don’t write, my unspent creative energy builds up into a big block of worry, and that is unhealthy.

In my autograph diary in which I got autographs from my teachers and schoolmates back in high school, one of my teachers told me to keep a hold onto writing, as she herself regretted letting go of it. Whenever I experience the peaceful bubble I can cocoon myself into when I write after a break from it, I recall this piece of advice from her and doubly appreciate it. I would be a fool to give up writing permanently. It is just hard-wired into my brain.

My brother is my personal cheerleader as far as writing goes. He is responsible for getting me to set up a “writing tracker”, which is basically a notebook in which I chart my writing progress. As usual, I either have several works in progress at one time, or none at all. I suppose it’s “all or nothing” for me.

My latest return to writing has been a happy one. I finally started writing my book, for real this time. I started a serial story for one of the magazines I write for. Both projects are enough to keep me on my toes. I aim to see both projects through to completion. That would be a serious achievement for me as a writer.

So, here goes nothing. I’m all set to continue my writing journey. I’ll keep you posted as to how it goes!

 

18 thoughts on “Finding my way back home”

  3. I want a copy of that writing tracker or an example! I, too, am a passionate writer. Ever since… (1998). I’ve my two sisters who are great writing pals.

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  6. My brother is also my biggest cheerleader and was the one who continues to encourage me to grow. Alhamdulilah for our brothers. 🙂

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  10. I totally feel you. I started writing as a marketing tool for my business but soon fell in love with it and realized I actually had stuff to say! Anytime I leave it I end up coming back not long after. Best of luck on your journey!

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