Hello, my dear lovely,
I am writing to say – out loud – that I want to write for 15 minutes a day. I would love to write for an even longer time, but setting that bar hasn’t served me lately. So, inspired by Dawn Goldberg of Write Well U, I’m going to write at least 15 minutes a day, for at least 15 days in a row.
This shouldn’t be difficult, as there’s a lot I want to say. It’s true, I want people to be moved and educated and inspired and empowered by what I write. But mostly, I want to do it because I want to do it. And I believe that because I’ve wanted to write regularly for so long that I am meant to do it. So there.
There is a lot I want. Off the top of my head, I’ll say I want to sleep well and eat well and get (and stay) fit. I want to (want to) exercise. I want to be in nature more of the time, and be with the people I love even more than that. I want to create and connect and learn and teach and grow and be me out loud. And I want to help others do the same – if that’s what they want.
I want to make so much money that I am not only able to have the things and experiences that I want for myself, but I also want to be able to share it with others. I want to share my things and experiences with those I love, and I want to give money to complete strangers, supporting people and causes I believe in.
I want, I want, I want. Sure, I want a lot. And there’s a lot more than what I’ve mentioned here. The paradox is that I am also very grateful for all I have and am and all I am able to do.
One thing I am grateful right now is the fact that I just wrote for more than 15 minutes! Thanks for being here for that.
I wish for you all that you want. And I wish for you wanting what you want without judging or shaming yourself in any way. By our very nature, we are human and divine, and inherent in that is paradox. Embrace this paradox, and all others, if you can. Life is far more enjoyable this way, for me at least. And as a result, I feel so much more free to be me out loud.
Isn’t that a nice way to feel – free – here on the 5th of July?
Won’t you join me?
love,
Laura
PS On another note completely, there is a fabulous play by Lanford Wilson called Fifth of July. He wrote lots of powerful plays worth looking into, if you’re so inclined…
