The Joy of Doing Things Differently
Ah… ruts. Lately, every time I sit down to write I find myself entangled in a nightly rendezvous with a writer’s most dreaded companion: a blank page. Perhaps this is attributed to me having multiple balls in the air and not having enough downtime to indulge in a little creative play. Over the past couple of weeks, I have swapped fun-filled artist dates for nights in with TIVO. Sad, but true. However, during this upcoming week, I’d like to shake up my routine a bit.
Since I’m such a strong proponent of doing things differently, I’ve decided to break out of the creative funk I’ve been in and finally walk my talk. For starters, I’ve signed up for NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month. This is the first year I’ll be participating and while the focus is on quantity over quality, I’m excited to see what happens when I’m forced to face my creative demons on a daily basis. Secondly, I’ve devised a new morning routine comprised of 30 minutes of yoga, 20 minutes of meditation and 10 minutes of inspirational reading coupled with a cup of steamy, hot cocoa. As the weeks progress, I’ll work on searching for new ways to stimulate my “C” spot.
I’m sure most of you can relate to being in a creative or spiritual funk at one time or another. This week, I invite you to explore how doing things differently can dramatically affect your overall zest for life. Think of three small ways you can alter your daily routine and start taking steps towards incorporating them into your life. Below are some suggestions to get you started.
Write a screenplay. Take a new route to work. Sign up for a belly dancing class. Try on a new shade of lipstick or better yet, get a makeover at the cosmetic counter of your favorite department store. Sample new cuisine and invite your best girlfriend out for an impromptu lunch.
