You Don’t Need Better Writing— You Need A Better Purpose
I quit writing to rediscover my love of writing
Every week, my thoughts hit a brick wall. Like driving 80 miles per hour into a sudden car wreck where everything becomes chaotic and mangled.
Usually, I push through those thoughts. I slow down, recompose myself, get back on my feet, and get back to business. It’s not easy, but you’ll get through it.
But lately, those sudden shifts have been happening more frequently. And to be honest, it sucks.
In this case, it has led me to lose my desire to write. Behind the scenes, I am my own worst enemy. Like many people, I hold myself to a high standard. Sometimes, too high. I often forget the core lesson of any creative:
perfection is the enemy of creativity.
And because I feel so dissatisfied with myself. I choose not to write. I choose to simply…not do anything. Because doing something and deciding it’s not good enough often feels worse than doing anything at all. So, instead, I look at the screen.
And I keep looking. Waiting. Wondering.
Awaiting that magical moment, when it all comes to me, I can write the next great piece.
