A bit of rambling here. Some of you have asked for more “personal” thoughts on my writing life. I’m here for that. Normally, I send the podcast to paid members. Today, I thought I’d share to everyone because it might help someone else who is struggling to begin their next chapter, literally or figuratively.
This (audio) is on my mind, and I wonder how many others experience the same thing. Is there something important you want to start, but can’t start it yet, whether it’s a book, a project, looking for a new job, or a lifestyle change?
Stream of consciousness here, so be warned! Please leave your comments in the post so we can all read them.
I am reminded of this quote by Goethe:
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness concerning all acts of initiative and creation. There is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.”
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