October 10, 2011

Today I want to share something with you that I read about dreams.

“Only dreams give birth to change,” the meditation for writers said. “Gradually, as you become curator of your own contentment, you will learn to embrace the gentle yearnings of your heart.”

Guardian of Writing Dreams

What longings about your writing life do you have tucked away somewhere? I think we all have them. Some get tucked away until that fictional future of “when I have more time.” Others are hidden because we don’t believe that we have the skill or ability to produce the kind of writing we hold dear.

“There are years that ask questions,” said Zora Neale Hurston, “and years that answer.” Right now, with the publishing industry changing so much (in both good and challenging ways) some of your writing dreams may be on hold. But this time shall pass. We are growing and adapting as writers. So don’t let “dreams on hold” become “dreams forgotten.”

Sowing Until You Reap

Don’t stop dreaming. Continue to sow the seeds of your dreams. Water them daily. Be the curator of your writing contentment. Your dreams need guarding and protecting, and you’re the only one who can do that.

Take a moment today and write down your most private writing aspirations. Name two things you can do to protect those dreams. Today, do at least one of them!

2 Comments »

1. 

   A lovely post, Kristi. I was just writing about this in the wee hours of the night in my journal — I haven’t stayed up late in ages, but yesterday, my night owl demanded her time.

   Comment by Vijaya — October 10, 2011 @ 3:30 pm

2. 

   Vijaya, you’ve had such an incredibly busy summer/fall that I would imagine you’re having to dust off a few dreams right about now! The dust has settled here for a while lately too, so (like you) it’s been wonderful to get back in touch with things.

   Comment by Kristi Holl — October 10, 2011 @ 3:49 pm

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