Volume 9
Bask in the Quiet
2010 has been quiet so far. A good quiet, a reflective quiet. I realized that I have grown and matured a lot because I used to be scared of the quiet. My mind would start to wander and I would begin to wonder what it was that I could be doing. I am used to moving at lightning speed, at all times. I kind of feel like I have to because I haven’t reached my goals yet so there is still work to be done right? But I realize now that the quiet moments are just as important as the hustle and bustle. These are the times where artists need to be fed. I have been reading, observing, listening, and attempting to soak in as much inspiration as I can so I can get back to what I do next.
The thing with being a novelist is that you need to constantly be thinking ahead. Novels take a while to come together, so while people are in the throws of excitement about your current project, you should already be thinking about your next project because you never want to keep your audience waiting for too long. While this is very important to remember, it is also important to have quiet time. It is important to focus on feeding my soul so that I am constantly keeping it fresh. I don’t want to write about the same themes, the same characters who crack the same jokes and have the same hairstyles. I want to be original. Keep my mind flowing all the time and also, take some time to go through a few life experiences. This quiet time is important. I have to remember that this doesn’t mean that things are not moving and progressing in the background. This time is not a bad thing, it is a blessing. So yes, I am embracing this quiet time and soaking in as much as I can. When my pen decides its ready to move again, I will let it. God’s timing is always perfect. So I am going to sit back, read, listen and observe and enjoy the ride.
Peace Y’all
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