I had a problematic Christmas season. A dear friend died, and while it was a blessing (he had suffered from a terrible disease for a long time), it's still a big adjustment for everyone, especially his wife of 53 years.
My day job has also been challenging for the last few months. And I'm in the initial stages of a new book and it's like pulling teeth to write. And I need to find a publisher for my cozy mystery series. And the weather sucks. And ...
Yep, I can find reasons galore to be in the depths but my Word for the Year is "upbeat". I promised myself that this year I would be upbeat, I would look on the positive side of things, I would not dwell on misery but always look ahead, to the next thing.
Deep breath.
You'll hearing me humming some Monty Python tunes soon....
The simplest way to stay upbeat is to remember: this is all temporary. Just wait a day, or a week or a month, and it'll all change. I'm telling myself that now as I prepare to delve back into my book.
Just a while now. Soon the words will flow....
J L
(so many books, so little time)
1 comment:
JL what a simply wonderful post. I can relate to every word you said. I lost two friends this Christmas season. I started the year with a bronchitis, not over it yet. I have trouble writing, but I will remain positive and write daily. No blank staring at the computer screen or giving up. Thank you also for fixing this blog. You're in charge now.
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