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Writing in the Margins
Making space for creativity in a busy life
People often complain that they don’t have time to write the book they imagine or to embrace being a “real” writer. I’ve felt the pressure myself. Lacking time, we shut off the spigot of inspiration.
Nope. I’m too busy to be creative.
Instead, we defer. We delay. We get sucked into the daily grind and put aside our writing dreams. Being a writer with a capital W? That’s gotta wait for a simpler future.
Spoiler alert: The future is rarely simple. Today, busy as it is, may be a better option.
And there’s good news, too: Creativity doesn’t take a lot of room. Indeed, it creates space by opening up possibilities.
Your Muse doesn’t need your constant, undivided attention. She’ll show up if you hold the door and welcome her into your life regularly-even when you’re busy.
We can cultivate creativity even in busy lives. The process might feel messy and imperfect, but so is life.
If you’re feeling too busy to do the writing you dream of, consider embracing the magic of the small: small steps, small pieces, small practices.
