Ah, Writers Block… (Should say “Writer’s” but SEO won’t allow me to spell it correctly. Pretty ironic for someone writing a blog post about being a “writer.”)

For every person, and especially writers, the term “Writer’s Block” can have many different meanings. For me, it’s characterized by an inability to tap into my inner source, my voice, my spirit guide. It usually comes after a strong wind of non-stop writing. You know, the kind that just pours out… the kind where everything you write or say almost comes out in a rhyme? You feel this constant need to put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. And, you’re proud of what you have to say, how you say it and can translate your innermost thoughts in a way that others can understand. Hell, you can even make sales copy sound good, emotional even! Doesn’t matter how bland the topic, you can spice it up with just the right words…

Then, suddenly, you’re expressively paralyzed! Your inner source/voice/spirit guide is all tapped out. It’s as if she’s went into hiding. Or is sleeping. Or, even worse, you wonder if maybe she died.

Perhaps, not all writers experience this. Maybe, it’s not even called “Writer’s Block.” Some say that Writer’s Block doesn’t even exist. Creative depletion? Hmmm, I definitely wonder… Information overload? Could be! Both? SHIT – maybe!

Why is it that one week, I can be on fire and the next completely disconnected? Does that mean that I’m just not a “writer” and instead merely “someone who can write”?

Nah. I don’t think so. In fact, absolutely not! I’ve been writing since I could spell (and that was pretty early). It’s always been my primary source of expression…

Just because one hasn’t spent their entire life pursuing writing as a “career” doesn’t mean that one isn’t a “writer.” Hell, I know that I wouldn’t be happy with ONLY writing. All day, ever day. Yes, I require a FEW DIFFERENT creative mediums for expression. Daily.

Sometimes, there just aren’t words
Really. Sometimes, there just aren’t. Sometimes, I’m so moved that I’m speechless. Or, I haven’t yet found the right words. Instead of jotting down the overwhelming sense of emotion I feel through words, I click the… SHUTTER!

Yes! Thank goodness for photography! Have I mentioned that I’m head-over-heels-in-love with it? Yeah, yeah. I know. You’re sick of hearing about it already. But, one of the reasons why I love photography so much is that it offers me another avenue of expression.

Turn up the volume. Dance! Dance!
I’m a highly emotional person. Hyper-sensitive in fact. No, not in like the easily-offended, can’t-take-a-joke way. But, in the “I feel everything” sense. My “feeling” sense(s) experience(s) life at a much higher volume than does the average person. Physically, this is exhibited in my easy-to-rash skin, my frequent reluctance to wear eye makeup, my preference for cotton over flannel, silk or satin, need for cool air when I sleep, and the list goes on… Emotionally, this means that I can pick up your bad mood (and FEEL it) and can almost always tell if someone is lying or has hidden intentions… Emotional depth is a blessing and a curse, but mostly a blessing.

What’s the problem?
So, after letting the possible sources of this issue (issue being my inability to tap into my writer energy) marinate for a few days, I’ve come to the following conclusions:

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• I’m creatively depleted because I haven’t been taking regular walks
• I’m creatively depleted because I haven’t been doing yoga
• I’m creatively depleted because I haven’t been spending enough time in nature
• I’m on information overload because I haven’t been sorting through my thoughts via journaling
• I’m on information overload with constantly changing daily shit that’s beyond my control

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Indeed, it’s time to start reconnecting, recharging and releasing. I know that being mindful of and taking care of my creative needs helps me as both a writer and photographer.

And, of course, I’m going to accept those occasional droughts that come with being a creative person. Let’s face it – creative depletion is a fact of life! We all encounter it. All of us. (I don’t care who you are!) What matters is that we tend to it by nurturing our inner artist.

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