Checking In...

It’s been over a month since I posted the first entry in this current incarnation of my online journal. As I noted, the point was to post an entry a day, 217 words in each entry. That number is arbitrary, but it turns out to be a decent number of words in which to tell a very short story.

This has been an interesting experiment that has provided a creative jolt of sorts. Some days feel more inspired than others. Those other days feel more like simply clocking in. I guess you could say that doesn’t bode well for the long-term future of this project, but on the other hand, it reflects all of our daily lives, don’t you think? Some days you feel totally connected to your own life; other days you feel like a passive bystander, just hoping to get to the end of the day unscathed.

It’s as important, I think, to check in on the lesser-inspired days as on the better ones. Otherwise, those days could be lost.

I think at its best, this new daily habit has become a form of meditation for me. Even at its worst it is still meditation, just less so.

In any event, I’ll be continuing to post these entries. If you have been following along, thanks!

~217~