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OK…OK…I wasn’t going to do this. I was going to do a google search on this topic, but that yielded more information than I felt like sifting through. Besides, I’d rather get my answer from those I trust 
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Anyway, I’ve been at this blog for a little over a month and I must say I don’t see it slowing down very much. The directions may be straying a bit from day to day, but I feel that I’m still pulling back toward my purpose. I don’t want this to be a blog just for a bunch of alcoholics though. I love sharing and getting ideas and participating in these community events. It’s…nice for lack of a better term.
I never new how much I enjoyed writing. I may take a post or two a month and just write a little short story or something, I don’t know. Writing though, for me, is so relaxing I feel the need to do more.
At this point my main focus is still going to be helping whomever I can touch. Whomever can help ME form my words. I’m writing this for you. I hope that you are enjoying reading it as much as I am sharing.
OK. I’m rambling now. To the point.
If you are a writer of any kind, I would like to know where you get your inspiration from or what preparation do you do before writing? Do you sit and listen to music a few minutes before? Do you meditate? Is it something that you just sit down and do and let your mind take you where it may.
The latter is what I feel is my inspiration a majority of the time, and I’ve got this feeling that there is something, some process, I dunno what it is. Just a missing link. I know I can reach out to God at anytime and be able to write about something, but i don’t want to preach all the time, if you know what I’m saying. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I love God and the power I feel when I’m used to carry a message from him, that to me is inspiration. I guess, I’m looking for a similar inspiration to write fiction, or a short story or just whatever I want to. I hope I’m making sense.
I dunno, maybe I’m doing ok and growing and it’s all part of the process. If so, hey I’ll take it cause it’s still a lot of fun. Am I searching too hard?
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For blog posts, it’s usually a matter of having an idea come to me (usually by something I read, experience, or just randomly thought) and then sitting down in the moment and letting the idea carry me through an article. In short, it’s a process of translating a thought or idea into a blog post.
What happens in that translation process is hard to describe, but it’s kind of like riding a wave. Not only do you have to catch it when it comes–so, write it down when it hits you–but you have to ride it out. Nothings makes for a worse article than one that I start briefly, stop, and then start again later on. It’s so hard to find that “muse” again, or that train of thought. When the stars (thoughts) align, it’s time to write!
Sometimes listening to music helps me. Other times it’s a walk in the park, or a conversation with my wife.
“The directions may be straying a bit from day to day, but I feel that I’m still pulling back toward my purpose.”
I meant to comment on this too, because it’s something I’ve thought about lately. I don’t know exactly what my purpose is. I have a small idea, but nothing too clear. And the fact that my “direction” strays is actually encouraging to me. I kind of hope it never stays the same. It’s fun to make little changes all the time–keeps the writing fresh for me.
When I come to your site, I can see a very clear purpose. Now, every post doesn’t always address that purpose directly, but the general feel is the same. At least you have a tagline!
Oktober, so..I’m doing it “right”. I know, right is however I want it to be.
But riding the wave, that’s what I typically do. And your right, you can’t just get off of that wave for a bit…and then get back on..and expect the same ride. Being new at writing, there are so many wonders, but I think I’m on the right track.
Thanks for your input and also for the encouragement you’ve given me toward my blog. I’ve got a tagline for you in return. ….Blogging Without A Tagline….
Just kidding.
Before I begin, I want you to know that I really, really like your layout.
I think you’re on the right track (and so do you, apparently) with just writing whatever your experiences are from day to day – writing about whatever inspires you (even if it inspiration from not being inspired).
You wouldn’t be true to your blog title if you didn’t. And don’t worry about staying true to your tag line, the ramblings are from your mind (which also happens to be the mind of a recovering alcoholic, but no matter) and that is a wonderful thing.
I can’t believe I haven’t found you until now. I remember your comment in my entry, but I wasn’t able to follow it back right away. I’m sorry that I didn’t. I will be back again.
(Subscribed. Thanks.)
Hey Matthew! Glad you made it over. Thanks for the “at a boy”. I sometimes …er..need it a lot. I’m getting better with my self-confidence though.
Hey, don’t worry about just now finding me. It hasn’t been too long ago that I found myself and I’ve been around me for 35 years.
Look forward to having you around! Oh, and thanks for the sub.
Peace.
There are times when I feel “inspired” to write, and then there are times where I feel like I just HAVE to write. Day to day life (in my niche anyway) presents itself with so many opportunities to write on, sometimes I have a hard time picking one.
In terms of the root of the inspiration, I like to envision my audience needing help – in my case, help with their teens. I’m not a perfect parent (shh, don’t tell anyone), but I do think I have a realistic approach, my kids are confident and independent, and I have so many personal experiences to draw upon that there’s just got to be someone out there who can benefit from my words. That, for me, is my inspiration.
Jamie’s last blog post..Energy Drinks and Teens – What Every Parent Ought to Know
Jamie – I’m like you. Inspiration and perspiration, so far, are my reasons for writing. Most of the time, they will start working together once I’ve gotten my words or “thinking hat” going.
“there’s just got to be someone out there who can benefit from my words” I with ya there as well.
Again, I thank you for stopping by. And thanks for your insight!