Writing, inspiration, discipline, and the mind playing tricks on itself.

[myaru]

My plans to write an entry on daily writing have turned into a long ramble about discipline instead, and what people consider its opposite: inspiration. I've lost count of how many friends have told me to give myself a break and write when I'm inspired instead of enforcing a daily word count; it should be fun, you say, writing shouldn't feel like

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[myaru]

I find that a lot of the time, when I write these entries, I'm not talking about the fact that I also really like writing, and feel compelled to do it regardless of word counts, professional goals, or outside opinions. That's not the point of the post, usually, and the "I loooooove what I do!" ramble isn't my type of thing. Maybe I should. Writing at a certain time every day doesn't cancel out the part where I like writing. There are days it's a pain in the ass, but so what? If I didn't like it, I wouldn't do it - art and music prove that I don't push myself to do something I don't care about and enjoy, even during four hour practice sessions. (My grades prove that to, cough.)

The house is cleaner and I've got a nice tan, but I don't feel any more inclined to go back to my work.

This is what happened to me, too. I took a break because I really needed one, but going back was much harder afterward. It's why consistency is so important to me. I mean... it's a long story. But I've taken breaks - long ones. And I've let myself lapse. All I got out of it was more depression.

[100_series]

Haha. Maybe if we did gush about how much we LOVE our trades more, we wouldn't be as depressed.

[hooves]

Myaru, I think you should make a post about why you like writing. What about writing makes you happy? That might help you a little bit. ♥ Plus, I'd love to read it. Maybe it would inspire your friends' list.