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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Resolutions or Goals - Same Old Muse

The lull between Christmas and New Years is one of my favourite times of the year.  The excessive hype of Christmas preparations is over and there's time to sit back and relax.  It's the one time of the year when the decadence of chocolate and a good book can be enjoyed without guilt that the afternoon has slipped by and the dishes are still in the sink.

It's this quiet time when the passion that began a story comes back.  When again I find myself awake at six a.m. without the bleat of the alarm clock.  Unlike the alarm clock, it's a softer awakening as the story is calling to me, announcing what now appears to be an obvious fix. 

It is in these last few days of the old year when my good friend aka my critique partner and I make 2011 writing resolutions.  Goals really, completion dates if you will.  And it felt good.


"If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time."  Milton Berle

So today as the new year slides closer, I celebrate one year older.  Fortunately, the goals for half the year are already made.  And my gift to self - I'm letting the muse do the writing. 

Structure and goals are important but when it comes right down to it - it's the muse that has all the fun!
 
"What is The Subconscious to every other man, in its creative aspect becomes, 
for writers, The Muse."    Ray Bradbury

So in the waning days of the year I may just carry on and let the muse have full rein.  Let's see how long she lasts.

And you - are you rushing or sliding into the new year?

Ryshia
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5 comments:

  1. http://punditsandpoetry.blogspot.comDecember 28, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Hey Ryshia, I love this piece because it's introspect and retrospective. Great job. Lovely reading.

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  2. KeethaDecember 28, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    (I'm here visiting from She Writes.)

    I love this post! This, especially is just how I feel: "The lull between Christmas and New Years is one of my favourite times of the year. The excessive hype of Christmas preparations is over and there's time to sit back and relax. It's the one time of the year when the decadence of chocolate and a good book can be enjoyed without guilt that the afternoon has slipped by and the dishes are still in the sink."

    That is so apt. What a great post - thanks for sharing.

    And the happiest of New Year's to you.

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  3. Ryshia KennieDecember 28, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    punditsandpoetry and Keetha - Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the post and that it resonated with you.

    Those last few days of the year - to be savoured.

    Happy New Year to both of you!

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  4. OhDecember 28, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    I am SLIDING into it and like you, love this week between Xmas and NYears. Love it, love the indulgence, that blitheness that pervades, the planning of the writing (yes, I plan, too!) and loved reading that you do that with your next story/book.

    And now for a little (more) chocolate and some scribbling in my new journal.


    Happy HOlidays and hope this week continues to be fun and fruitful (in terms of writing, of course!)

    Cheers!

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  5. Ryshia KennieDecember 29, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Happy Scribbling Oh - The joy of a new journal. Is that what separates writers from the rest of the world? We never get over the excitement of new writing supplies.

    To a fantastic writing year!

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