So . Be . It

I have been reading and thinking about creativity and the writing process.

How does it work for me? How do I enhance or ‘move along’ whatever the process is?

Creatives/writers talk of a ‘muse’ of ‘being in the flow’ of being a channel for whatever the message is. Of the source being outside of themselves but also a part of themselves. Sometimes I think this is true for me. Other times, I’m not so sure. 

I have been learning that writing is not necessarily about waiting for inspiration but actually just getting on with the task of writing. Then, just maybe, something may come of it. Or not.

And so this challenge of posting every day for a month, to treat the task as part of my daily routine - is to help demystify the process while also allowing myself the regular opportunity to be visited by ‘the unknown’, should that happen.

As a novice, looking for any help I can get , on my laptop I have a post-it note with a quote I like. I usually read it to myself before beginning.

"I intend that everything needing to be known is known here today. I intend that I am guarded and protected at all times. I intend that all of my words are clear, precise, uplifting, helpful, and fun. And I intend that all of my words and thoughts and deeds serve the Highest and best good of the Universe, myself, and everyone everywhere. And so be it and so it is!"  The Intenders, Step 7.