Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Believe More, Do More, Be More


Ever since I have been writing more and working on this blog, I have noticed a shift in my universe. This began in the spring as a change in perception. I had completed a draft of my novel and felt my creativity start to bloom as I started a new story. I painted for the first time in years, and if nothing else, it was liberating and magical because my friend and I had our little canvases set up side by side as we chatted. Being with her again after a couple of years reminded me of my strength and the power that I can create with my words when I believe in them, and rekindled the parts of my imagination I had so desperately missed.

It’s easy to fall into writer’s block when the world is so still around you. You create a routine around your boredom and find your imagination blocked. What you don’t realize is that you are probably the one who’s blocking it. This is the year I sensed that everything would be different, even though it seemed impossible on January 1st.  Half way into the year, I’m finally on my way in progressing with my career, I had the chance to spend several days with one of my best friends who I hadn’t seen in two years,  and my favourite band is coming to my city after 15 years of wishing and dreaming. It really is true that the more you invest in life, the more life gives back to you.

If you want to turn things around, you need to start by trusting yourself. I know it’s never easy, especially the longer you have to struggle, but it’s worth it in the end and I am remind of this time and time again. Somehow, I find my way through the obstacles in my path. I’ve learned to be resourceful in many different ways over the years, and I have to say it has served me well. So on this Wednesday, I leave you with what I hope will be sound advice in your lives: to believe more, do more, and be more.

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