On the right path

Someone recently said to me, “You bring this on yourself.”

Do I?

“You don’t have to do so much.”

Don’t I?

I was actually talking about my university commitments at the time and the fact that I was watching far less T.V. because I was studying or writing. I didn’t think I was complaining about the amount of writing I do but perhaps it sounded that way.

We were discussing all those shows that I no longer watched, and didn’t really miss. And the reason I didn’t miss them was that I was enjoying what I was doing.

So I have been flat out; and this study period has been quite challenging at times. But the important point is that I have enjoyed every moment.

I am learning so much and writing better (I think). It comes back to the reason I am doing this.

For me.

Because I want to write. Because I love to write. Because I need to write like I need to breathe. I can’t live without it. If I could give up my day job tomorrow and write all day, I would jump at the chance.

That is not going to happen soon, unless I win a large amount of money. But the study helps me along the path towards that dream. Towards that goal.

Sometimes I get a bit tired and sometimes it gets a bit hard but the benefits far outweigh the pain. It is important to remember why we do what we do. Sometimes I need a little reminder but I know what I want and I know what I need to put in to get there. And if I enjoy the process – isn’t that the point?

Happy Scribbling