I've been here at Wisdom House wisdom house litchfield ct since Thursday night and have done virtually no writing. To be precise, I've written my usual morning pages--big deal. I've also written six stories--that may sound impressive until I tell you that these were six-word-stories.
I'm usually fairly productive at these retreats. I relish the opportunity to write without the everyday distractions of chores, errands and other obligations. I show up at appointed times for meals and the rest of my time is my own.
So what's my problem anyway?
I spent about three hours yesterday working on my ACT manual (only to find out last night that the training may be postponed until mid-July.) I've also spent time socializing and attending workshops.
I fail at finding justifiable excuses.
I still have all day today and a few hours tomorrow to make up for my current lack of production. But willing myself to write because I have to write this weekend is like willing myself to sleep when I have only a few hours until I have to get up. It just makes things harder.
So, I'll try not to pressure myself--just open a notebook or new Word doc and see where I go from there.
Hey, can I count this post as writing?
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