Show Up For Yourself
A winter storm swept through Ottawa, turning the streets into a slippery, sodden mess. I had plans to meet a friend; driving would miserable. A half-thought crossed my mind to postpone. We didn’t have to meet that morning. But I wanted to go. So I would have to be more diligent on the roads, so what? I know how to drive in bad weather. It’s irritating, but not impossible.
So roads unplowed, getting stuck in a snowbank, fish-tailing through snowdrifts, I persevered. And enjoyed my morning!
A storm of chaos swept through my life, turning my day into a slippery, sodden mess. I had plans to write; finding time would be miserable. A half-thought crossed my mind to postpone. I didn’t have to write that morning. But I wanted to. So I would have to be more diligent with my time, so what? I know how to multitask. It’s irritating but not impossible.
So dishes unwashed, losing my notes, navigating through homework help, I persevered. And enjoyed my morning!
My writing is like my friend and I show it the respect it deserves. I wasn’t going to stand up my friend just because of obstacles; I’m not going to stand up my writing just because obstacles. Yes, sometimes I’ll have to cancel on my friends, so yes, sometimes I’ll have to cancel on my writing, too. That’s okay. That’s life.
But if you show up for your writing? You also show up for yourself. You deserve it.