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October’s lessons

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October, with all her glory in the leaves a changing and writing for 31 days straight has taught me a few things.

  1.  the leaves will change and beauty will appear whether i’m ready for it or not.  i can not press pause until i’ve time to take a walk or take a picture.  so i need to press pause on something else and take that walk or that picture.
  2. i am not able to publish everyday and run.  i didn’t get out for a run or walk the entire month.  the topic i chose didn’t lend itself to simple words or brief posts.  writing everyday was exactly what i needed, i’ve known that for some time and the challenge to post gave me the motivation to make it happen.  but in dedicating time for writing i let exercise slip away.  i’m entering into November with eyes looking for what it looks like to do both.
  3. i’ve more loyalty to everyone else around me than i have to myself.  i pushed myself every day to publish because i said i would, even if it meant neglecting my home, family, or self.  i already knew this-remember this summer how i wouldn’t quit on my daughter, but if she hadn’t been in the equation, i would’ve quit on myself.  entering the 40’s a few years ago i realized how much more effective it was to work with myself instead of against myself.  since i know this loyalty thing to be true, i’m praying over how i can work within it to both write and exercise-two things that are specifically for me.
  4. reading good authors can usher in fear and super strong temptation to quit writing.  reading good authors also ushers in inspiration and strong courage to write.  it is a real battle for me. sometimes i have to abstain from reading until after i’ve written.  other times i need to read so that i have courage to write.  i can’t predict one from the other, except that i’ve grown in my ability to sense the stirring of either fear or courage and respond accordingly.

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linking up with Crystal Stine for write31days and Emily Freeman for things we learned in october.

3 Comments

  1. Julie Lefebure

    Congratulations on finishing the challenge. I’m praying God reveals answers as you seek Him for how you can write and exercise on the same day consecutively. There’s an answer. I’m confident He’ll show you. I’m parked behind you at Crystal’s. Again, congrats! You’ve accomplished something monumental!!

    • mel

      Thanks Julie! it was monumental wasn’t it!

  2. Anita Ojeda

    Woot! Woot! You finished! It’s quite a heady accomplishment that people who haven’t attempted the challenge don’t really understand. Life is all about finding balance–the thing I let slip over the month was sleep. Now it’s time to get some, plus time to catch up on all the great series that I missed and spend time visitng and commenting on the sweet people who visited my space. Here’s to a productive and balanced November!

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