Ypu are correct I need to start living for today/ I'm stuck in this rut where I stay up all night and sleep most of the day/ Tomorrrow I'm going to do one of the things I've been putting off/ a trip to the post office via taxi. I used to be able to walk it but my back has gotten worse and now I can't.
It's so difficult to get out of those ruts we find ourselves in. I love that you found one thing you can do tomorrow. Sometimes just one small action can help us get out of a rut :)
Writing a book and book proposal can feel like such an overwhelming task! I find myself at times almost party the undertaking unless I break into into much smaller steps. Wishing you good luck as you move forward with your writing 💛
Thank you for this, Danielle. It resonates with me on many levels and I love the poem. I'm a couple of years away from leaving teaching to find a job less debilitating on my potential for writing and mental health. I don't live in the US but have family there. I have the privilege of being a UK citizen in terms of access to healthcare. I am totally behind in the poetry writing circles but love that I have access to them to use as stimulus for writing and appreciating poetry. Thank you for all you are doing.
Oh I’m so glad you’re able to use the Poetry Apothecary recordings and writing prompts for writing inspiration ! I totally understand the being a few years away from leaving a job. I’m in a similar boat, for now I cannot leave because I rely on it for bills and health insurance, but my hope is to slowly save enough that I can then find a way of cobbling together a living through writing and teaching.
Nothing better than the stomach bug at making one take stock of their life. I’ve never thought to write a poem after. What a lovely way to make something beautiful from something so awful. ❤️
It surprised me to write something like this immediately after a stomach bug, but it was such a humbling reminder of how quickly our bodies can deteriorate and while in this case it was temporary, it was enough to make me take stock of my life and how I’m spending my precious time.
Ypu are correct I need to start living for today/ I'm stuck in this rut where I stay up all night and sleep most of the day/ Tomorrrow I'm going to do one of the things I've been putting off/ a trip to the post office via taxi. I used to be able to walk it but my back has gotten worse and now I can't.
old age it's a drag
It's so difficult to get out of those ruts we find ourselves in. I love that you found one thing you can do tomorrow. Sometimes just one small action can help us get out of a rut :)
Finally making progress with my book/book proposal because of this. It’s time. Thank you for this piece….I hear you.
Writing a book and book proposal can feel like such an overwhelming task! I find myself at times almost party the undertaking unless I break into into much smaller steps. Wishing you good luck as you move forward with your writing 💛
Thank you! Baby steps until I can walk tall in my purpose.
Fabulous, dare I say perfect, poem
Thank you!!!!!
Thank you for this, Danielle. It resonates with me on many levels and I love the poem. I'm a couple of years away from leaving teaching to find a job less debilitating on my potential for writing and mental health. I don't live in the US but have family there. I have the privilege of being a UK citizen in terms of access to healthcare. I am totally behind in the poetry writing circles but love that I have access to them to use as stimulus for writing and appreciating poetry. Thank you for all you are doing.
Oh I’m so glad you’re able to use the Poetry Apothecary recordings and writing prompts for writing inspiration ! I totally understand the being a few years away from leaving a job. I’m in a similar boat, for now I cannot leave because I rely on it for bills and health insurance, but my hope is to slowly save enough that I can then find a way of cobbling together a living through writing and teaching.
Nothing better than the stomach bug at making one take stock of their life. I’ve never thought to write a poem after. What a lovely way to make something beautiful from something so awful. ❤️
It surprised me to write something like this immediately after a stomach bug, but it was such a humbling reminder of how quickly our bodies can deteriorate and while in this case it was temporary, it was enough to make me take stock of my life and how I’m spending my precious time.