Like new growth appearing in the spring I await new
inspiration for writing. Will my words
burst forth like the budding leaves on the tree in my front yard?
In nature the new growth is preceded by a period of
dormancy. I don’t normally take the time
needed to rest, reflect and nourish my creativity. Last week I did just that.
My daughter and I went on a Caribbean Cruise to celebrate
her birthday. Internet was far too
costly on the ship, so no email was checked.
Other than journaling the events of each day I did no writing. Many hours were spent sitting in the sun
reading a good book.
I came home refreshed and full of ideas. Will I write about the two little monkeys I
held and how it felt when one decided to climb onto the top of my head?
How about being terrified to try snorkeling and my daughter
holding my hand in the water until I was comfortable? And oh, those tropical fish!
The deep turquoise of the sea was calming and nourished my
soul. A trek through a tropical rain forest
to stand behind a waterfall was incredible.
I held a fresh cinnamon leaf and learned how our popular spice is made.
These and so many more thoughts are now taking shape,
anxiously waiting to flow through my fingertips and become stories to
share.
I can see the lessons learned from the flight delays and
luggage that was damaged. The laughter
and the heart to heart talks all enriched me.
A break from writing while experiencing new adventures was
just what I needed to infuse me with fresh inspiration. I
can’t wait to get started!
