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CURRENTLY + OTHER THINGS

First of all, I would like to say a huge-huge thank you to so many of you who have been so encouraging and supportive of me in this blog thing. There have been several of you in the past few weeks who have blessed me in the things I share here, whether verbally, text messages, comments, etc. Thank you. It gives me courage every time. There are days where I can feel really close to quitting…those days where comparison wants to tell me that what I have here is worthless, or where fear tells me it’s too difficult to talk about the personal things, or where lies tell me that everything about this blog is just silly.

I was actually wrestling with this just this morning…questioning whether this blog and writing is a good thing for me or for anyone else…and I felt this inside my soul: God has given me a gift to write, to express thoughts and feelings and battles through words. It is a gift, not of myself, but something from Him. A gift is meant to be used…it’s meant to be used to bless, inspire, and encourage others in the best way that I can.

The same is true for you. Whatever gifts and talents and passions you have been given are meant to be used. We’re all different…some people sing, or create art, or speak, or make food, or play music…all those are gifts. And we’re responsible to be responsible with them. Use them. Cultivate them. Bless your world with them. That’s what they are for.

Ok, so I got a little off track there.

Currently it is freezing here in New York. As in like, I-don’t-want-to-go-anywhere-because-its-so-cold. We had some beautiful and mild days last week that were such a tease, but winter has put itself back in control these days.

Currently I just want to go to this adorable place and sit, eat, and drink for hours. They honestly have the best granola I’ve ever had in my life, and I just want it. Now.

Currently I just feel un-inspired. It’s like the feeling-like-I-just-want-to-veg-out-and-play-games-on-my-iPhone-all-day-type of feeling. I feel tired and….well, tired. I’m not trying to be negative here, just saying’ that there are just those days where nothing creative and awesome and inspired is coming out. And just so you know, I’m really not sitting and playing games on my phone all day, because in all reality that just makes it worse.

Currently I’m struggling with this weird pain in my hip that won’t go away. I did the unfortunate thing and googled my symptoms, which is never a good idea, by the way. According to my findings, I either need surgery or I’m dying or it’s a sciatic nerve that will haunt me for the rest of my life, haha. Ok, maybe not quite, but I find it so amusing how hypochondriac I can become when I starting googling symptoms.

Currently I need to go get lunch made for my handsome husband that will be coming home in a few. Cheers for lunch dates!

What about you: do you have days that you struggle feeling inspired or motivated? What do you do to get out of the slump?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Comments

  1. Blame your pain on the cold weather. That is much less frightening.

    Alicia, not everyone is in touch with the things they feel inside or can express them (although most people share similar feelings to some degree). You are not only in touch with what is going on inside of you, but through your writing, you can help others get in touch with themselves as well.

  2. First off, I get you 110% on the “wanting to quit the whole thing” at times. I'm quite sure every blogger has gone through that at least once, twice or maybe 11 times. Gifts can be such tricky things….it's hard to appreciate others for gifts we do not have and vice versa. But you nailed it, we're responsible to be responsible with them. USE them. Amen and amen. Also, it's perfectly fine to have a day of feeling uninspired and needing to veg for a bit! Just go ahead and do that. I can't veg for long now that I have two little ones, but if I feel the need to during their nap time? Trust me, I act on it.:) I may or may not have just finished with an episode of Sherlock Holmes and some afternoon coffee. *bliss* What do I do to get out of the slump? Turn on some music and clean something. The feeling of accomplishment of even one small thing seems to catapult me into the next thing, until before I know it, I'm actually being productive. Cheers!

  4. Ha! It's inspiring to know those blah-days happen to us all…and I may or may not have allowed myself to play Candy Crush on the couch for a little while. 🙂 Music + cleaning is a good idea…even just a little accomplishment can help you feel productive. Love it!

  5. Writer to writer, I know the struggle. Some of my most painful moments involved well meaning, undiscerning comments about me being too wordy and personal and “out there” with my life and walk with God, etc. It was like a knife in my soul. (Of course I don't write everything. Some vulnerability is better exposed in safe places, at least until God heals wounds and gives green lights.)
    People process life in many different ways than me. For myself, writing is a huge part of that transition and growth. Not everyone understands the connection, but it's unique to a certain group of His creative kids. 🙂 There's wisdom with word choice and material of course, but vulnerability is a gift. Others are able to express healthy vulnerability in more private ways, but that doesn't mean there's a right and a wrong way to grow, process life, and share what He's doing.
    God stamped “words” in my identity, and I can't separate myself from that well inside. Words have always been with me, and the verse about His word being sharper than a two edged sword means the world to me because my name means “sword.” 🙂 It's not only part of who I am, but also a vital part of my call or gift, like you mentioned. It's crucial to walk in it, even just for my personal growth and walk with God.
    Anyways, moving past the life story. 🙂 I know it's hard not to feel inferior to silent readers and people who process life and growth differently, but I am very confident that you are doing what God designed you to, and it's beautiful! Claim His promises, and only believe the truth and what He says about you. Your words are often just what people need even if they don't give any feedback. Often, when I feel condemned for something deep I felt led to post online, I just shut my laptop and listen to worship music while I go on with my day. Private favor from Him trumps human affirmation in public. Repetitious truth helps renew the mind. 🙂 Hug to you, writer friend. Your journey is awesome.

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