In the Moment
Happy New Year’s Eve!
It’s tradition to look back on the year past and to look forward at the year to come. Absolutely there’s value in that. You can see how much you’ve accomplished—even if it’s just writing one word. You can set goals for what you’d like to accomplish—even if it’s just writing one word.
But I’m taking a different track today. I’m neither looking forward, nor looking back. I’m going to be firmly in the moment. What do I want to do today? Do I want to write? Do I have time to write? If yes to both, then I’ll write. If no to one or the other, then I won’t.
And then I’m going to do the same the next day and then the next day and the next. And maybe all of January and then February and the rest of the year. I’m going to ask myself do I want to write? And do I have time to write? And that’s going to guide me in the moment.
For you, I wish you the same. Look forward or look back, if that helps you. But don’t forget to look at the here and now. That’s where you’ll find the most writing joy.
Wishing you all the best in 2025. Happy New Year!