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Dear Reader,
I hope you had a lovely weekend. I'm doing something a little different this morning, simply clicking away on the keys, typing aimlessly to see what comes out. I haven't let myself do this for awhile; dig inside and whatever shows up, shows up, because I like to think I'm in control. It's not an image I like others to see, but deep down it feels more comfortable. (Yes, I realize being in control--it's a ruse.) The truth is, my life is much more joyful and interesting when I step out of the way, and my writing comes easier, too. When I try to analyze every thought the flow disappears.
I heard an athlete make a similar comment the other day in an interview. He acknowledged that he practiced a lot. But when game day rolled around then he stopped concentrating on every little movement, and just let his body go on autopilot. His body and mind knew what to do, because he had rehearsed and the familiar groove had been imprinted.
And that's the way it is with writing. If I get out of the way, wonderful words show up on the screen in front of me. So my goal this week is to wake up every morning, notice the amazing sights and sounds, then get out of the way and let life happen.
Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
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