Experiencing an ebb tide of ideas is not exactly new, but the accompanying emotion is always strange. Having completed the spring chores and taking an evening off, I walked to the studio today full of energy and desire. I sat in my chair, began to read, began to plot, then went empty. Like Einstein at the blackboard without chalk, I stumbled through an hour re-reading letters, reading the local paper, and staring at the crossword puzzle as if I were brain-dead. That energy? Gone. The desire to accomplish? Kaput. I’ve had writer’s block before, but this was more than that. This was literally the tide of my thoughts heading out through some portal into the unknown where I couldn’t grasp them or see them. I was a stuffed animal in my comfy leather chair drooling while breathing. Even writing this is creating a pause with every thought and entry. Ugh! I’m exhausted. I am. Between the traveling, the deadlines, and the home maintenance, I need a day of nothing. I tried last night after all was done, but time wasn’t long enough. The night before I was in bed by 8:30. Hell, not too long ago, I was just getting cranked up at 8:30. Now the couch becomes a cloud and the TV, opium. Sitting at Roast & Toast can often lead to some spark; some community flow of thought. Huh! Hot today. I must admit, my egocentric brain worries I may be the drain on anyone around me. This shall be one of those days I head home and kibbutz with the clouds. Perhaps head to the bay and watch the waves and a passing bird. I’d better do something, because I have an article to write at 4 pm. So, without further adieu… Adieu.
An ebb tide of ideas
May 10, 2018
stewert james
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An author with a story. Living in a quiet Northern Michigan community, nestled into a serene Lake Michigan bay, James writes to the rhythms of current events mixed with romanticism and experience that can only be found by living the same adventures. Whether it’s a provocative story line or blog, this website will certainly take you beyond the keyboard.
It’s probably wise to listen to your body. I say this while sitting in my recliner listening to my body say “Don’t get up. Tip back and snooze a little.”