I’ve heard it said that obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the destination… which is ridiculous, of course (if you do or don’t see an obstacle, it is still in your way and needs to be dealt with… over, under, or around). But there is something to be said about the sheer volume of problems that seem to crop up when I forget about what I’m supposed to be doing and focus on what needs to be done instead.
What I’m supposed to be doing is writing. Telling stories, crafting worlds and characters, playing on new worlds and in new galaxies.
What I need to do is create a website, find a reliable RSS provider (service? Device? Program?), figure out if its worth all the work and expense to make my own mailing list…
But I don’t want to do any of that stuff. I want to wake up, write, and then eventually fall asleep. That’s what I want. Sprinkle in a few runs to keep my body in more-or-less shape and a good meal and that’s an ideal way to spend my life.
It’s not grand or huge in scope or anything, but I’ve never wanted that. I don’t want fame or ridiculous fortune: I want enough money to be comfortable in the knowledge I won’t starve to death if a sudden emergency happens, but that’s it. My needs are humble.
All this to say that I’m going to be putting more effort into writing again. There are so many stories I want to tell.
Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!