Getting the Urge to Write
March 20, 2008 by Heather Goldsmith
Filed under Home & Living
Lately a lot of my journal entries have been pretty boring. I can admit that and know it’s ok. Sometimes it just gets like that, but I don’t let it stop me writing. Boring or not, the act of writing in my journal keeps things going. It’s never difficult when something does come up that I want to write about, even if I feel unsure what it is I want to write. Today I sat to write, pretty much expecting the same as usual, but a flood of emotion overcame me. I wrote with tears spilling down my face. Mostly I wrote about my son, who is 17 and causing us lots of pain, but I also wrote at length about motherhood. This is one topic I will often return to. There is so much to understand and process about motherhood. I’m not sure it ever stops. Once you’re a mother, you’re a mother forever. I hope you have a good journal session soon, whatever your topic might be.
Heather
Hey Heather.
Some days are like that when it comes to writing. Clearly you’ve been writing for a long time so it must get difficult to keep coming up with fresh ideas. As I’m sure you’ve done in the past you’ll work your way through the block and a new wave will arrive.
Keep up the great work!
That’s the beauty of personal private journal writing. It can be boring as it can be.
But, the whole thing still works for the journal writer.
Here’s to lots of luck as you journal and deal with the struggles (and joys) of motherhood.
Hi Craig,
Thanks for leaving your comment. It’s one reason I strongly recommend daily journal writing, but whatever works is always best. Thanks for the compliment, too.
Hi Shai,
Yes, that’s why it does work, I believe. Being boring is really ok, especially in a private journal. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for leaving an encouraging comment. Yes, motherhood is something I can always write about.