Write

A couple weeks ago, I was getting my hair cut and my stylist asked if I had written anything lately. I write for work, but I wouldn’t consider that actually “writing” per se. I asked her why and she said that she remembered that I told her one time that I like to write (props to her for remembering!) and was curious if I had made any time for it recently. I had to be honest with her. No. I had not written anything in a very long time.

I have considered myself a writer since my first piece was published when I was eight years old. From that day forward, I knew I wanted to be a writer when I grew up — still do ;). When I was in 4th grade, we had to do a goal-setting project. My goal for 15 years down the line was to be a writer. (It has been more than 20, but shhh).

So, yes, I do write for my job. I do content strategy so I literally work with content all day long. But, I don’t feel like I really write these days. I don’t feel like I have made the time to allow the words to flow from my fingertips. To feel the exhilaration that comes from putting pen to paper and allowing my thoughts to flow.

How do I change this?

I go easier on myself. I don’t have to make a masterpiece overnight. I just have to write. I have to allow myself to let go and let the words come out. So, here it is. Here is my platform. I will just write.