It's amazing the thoughts that occur along the road of life, as one travels the highways with pre-teens. I often have a lot to share with my grandchildren on our 40-minute drive to school. Sometimes it involves things we observe along the way, or hear on the radio, and they're as eager to share or vent as I am. Occasionally the topic is rip-roaring "off the charts" funny.
But today it was my turn to talk unexpectedly about something I'd observed about myself in the last day or so. And that revelation suggests how writing has transformed me in countless ways, even though I struggle at times to let go of insecurities, and almost talk myself out of trying something new. It's often hard to allow myself to be vulnerable. Sometimes those old messages take hold, and the new ones fight to keep you in balance.
Yesterday, however, was a bit of a breakthrough. I decided to delve into an area I rarely go--a fictional story with some roots in reality. To some it might have seemed a little silly and out-of-character for me. I wasn't sure where the story about Earlee Mae would lead, but I knew the process and message were important. And it made me feel more creatively alive. I discovered that writing could be fun in a totally different way. I told my granddaughter that she had taught me a lot about being adventurous in writing and not being afraid to go where the pen leads you, and to mix in a little humor along the way.
Writing is often hard work and sometimes tedious, but when you're in the groove and having fun and not being so concerned with how the final product is viewed, it can even be therapeutic.
So there it is in a nutshell. I may be aging faster than I'd like, not as active or in shape as I used to be, but I'm still curious about what goes on in the world and want to share my thoughts and ideas whenever possible. And I know that the young people who share my world are equally curious and have much to share with me. Thank goodness that we're along for the ride together. I know already that these are moments we'll never forget!
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