So lately, I’ve been slacking big time on updating my blog. I have the topics I want to cover and I have the time to dedicate to it. But for some reason, I always make excuses and start doing something else instead of working on these entries (Lynn knows!). I was having a conversation with my brother this past weekend about the creative process and how the mere thought of having to create something and the work associated with it can be a deterrent to actually getting started (my brother and sister were the siblings who got the creative gene by the way, I’m mere posing!). There are certain instances when you want to create something, but the magic doesn’t happen or the thoughts don’t flow as freely/organically as you’d like them to. There are tons of factors that affect the process, from your mental state at the moment to the environment you are in (noise, people, distractions, etc.). I mentioned to him that the biggest hurdle I have to overcome is wanting my blog posts to be thorough yet concise. Long enough to cover my thoughts in an engaging and coherent manner, but short enough to not bore readers. It’s a tough balance to strike. And that is what has kept me from even making the effort on a regular basis. As good as I think I am with words, I always have quite the task ahead of me whenever I start writing because I am too harsh on myself and sometimes I treat these entries like an essay instead of a means of expressing myself. Sometimes I feel like spend more time editing than actually writing (the struggle is real fam!). So on this go round, I just wanted to put down whatever was going on in my mind at the moment, no real end goal in mind – just a random rant. I just need to start getting more comfortable in my own skin when it comes to writing and not overthinking the process so much. As long as I my thoughts come from a sincere and honest place, I shouldn’t sweat the structure of it too much.

Here’s to the process, the struggle, the self-discovery and sharing a small piece of myself with you guys. Thanks for your continued support and thanks for taking the time to read my entries. I promise the next couple of entries will be more thought provoking!

Have a good night and a wonderful rest of the week 🙂