When last March ended, I vowed that I would continue to write each Tuesday, to continue my dedication to personal, published writing that the Two Writing Teachers website has shepherded for the last many years; in fact this March will mark the fifteenth year. But, as I was reminded this morning, my resolve dissolved as the trail of Tuesdays lengthened. I was struggling under the weight of a virtual-teaching year that would bring me to tears—teaching murdered sleep.
This year I have no such excuse, only teaching sporadically as a substitute, but my impetus to write is equally spotty. Then I read this post from the Moving Writers community and realize that March will be upon us before I know it, and I need to recommit. So I am.
My morning notebook time usually revolves around the quotidian daily doings that fill the page but won’t make anyone do anything but yawn. I need to find the magic in the moments again, to work at reclaiming that. I do notice that I get excited about writing about my reading, something substantial while not particularly creative, but here’s what else is true and that I’ve noticed over time. When the expectation is there, the words come.
So expectation is in place, and magical moments are all around me: I will make writing sacred—and place it center-stage—this March.
Jump off; Find Wings 
So glad you are returning! Sacred space, indeed.
Hooray, welcome back! It’s so tough to prioritize writing- like you, I committed and also could not prioritize it. Fortunately this community offers much grace!
I know. I come off of theChallenge with so much energy to keep writing—and reading blogs of others. Thanks for the encouragement.
I do so agree, I also wanted to continue, but it only happened once. I do still read through most Tuesdays and it’s a much more manageable amount, I have to say!! Thanks for the reminder that writing is so special! See you next month!
Glad you are back. I look forward to reading you posts again. I haven’t committed to March yet. I have to get the courage to do it.
I am surprised—well, a little bit—because I can always count on your posts in my inbox on Tuesday (even if I sometimes fail to comment). I certainly hope you join us. I refuse to beat myself, or anyone else, up over missed days or lackluster posts. We’re all in this together.