From: My Caravan of Dream
No matter what kind of writer you are, there are going to be times when you struggle with the content of a blog post, a scene in your novel or finding the right words for the opening of your magazine article. It is part of being a writer. Disclaimer: This is not a post about writer’s block.
I’ve got a question for you
Are you a conscious writer? Let me elaborate. When you sit down to write, just what are you aware of? Is it the computer screen and the keyboard in front of you? Are you aware of the view out the window or the blaring dialogue from the Sponge-Bob babysitting box?
Here’s a little secret about me
I meditate. Each day. It makes me a conscious writer. By that I mean that I am focused on the writing that I do each day and I know that I am consciously creating my writing day. I meditated on my intention to do so, and it is this thought that is serving as a background.
I know that the word “meditate” is a great, big “off” switch for a lot of folks. “Hey, George. That’s just a leeettle too metaphysical for me. I’m outta here.” No big deal folks. Everyone comes to things in their own time.
Let me explain a little about the meditation process. First, you need to know that meditating can be done with very little fuss. You don’t need candles, mantras, incense and pyramids. A quiet place, maybe even a private space are all that is needed. With that said you can practice meditation on a crowded city bus and still derive some benefit.
In the next post, I’ll discuss some methods in greater detail that will help you to concentrate and be mindfull. These meditation techniques can help you to move along a little further in your writing journey.
