When there is a long absence from writing, returning to it can be refreshing. It’s as if we’re seeing it from a new lens. There’s so much to say and communicate that we weren’t aware of before.
I often go through phases where I’m primarily focused on one thing, such as reading, writing, or making art. This tunnel vision has helped me to stay focused, be productive, and to complete my goals. But there is a lifespan to whatever that tunnel vision is focused on. It can’t go on forever. At some point, I’ll need to take a break to work on something else.
With writing, after a long hiatus, it’s as if there’s a ton of stuff that’s been on my mind that I need to get out. Ideas that have been gestating, waiting to be manifested in stories or posts. These new ideas make writing fun and exciting again. Writing doesn’t feel like a chore or a routine anymore, but a new adventure.
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