Today started on a dock. With crisp air and hot tea. A journal and a fiery tree. The water was so still that I could see the fish come to the surface of the water, and the blanket of clouds - puffy and grey - comforted my soul from afar.
I am hundreds of miles from my house, but feel like I am home.
Stumbling for words is how I have described my writing style as of late. Fumbling over what I have stuck in my head as should be written verses things that have been placed on my heart that need to be written.
This morning I have had fresh air to breathe, and room to mull thoughts and dwell in words. The slowness is freeing. And in that slowness, I can find them again. I can sort and dismiss the shoulds and focus on the needs.
For they are on my heart for reasons, even if I do not yet have the means to express them.
So I mull. And dwell. And listen. And refresh.
1 Corinthians 2:13
this week we are linking up with Hyacynth... join us?
I love Corinthians! Well, I'll be honest...I love anything St. Paul. So much that my boy is even named Paul. So...true story :)
ReplyDeleteI love the image of stumbling for words, not because it's such a good feeling but rather such an accurate description.
I love how well this post goes with the bible verse you shared. Because THAT is how I want my writing to be...and so, just like you, on days when words seem few, I simply wait, listen, ponder, knowing He will reveal just what He wants me to write when the time is right.
ReplyDeletebeautiful - stumbling for words has been on my mind lately - differently though- I'm been reminiscing over the many times I've stumbled and popped out with the WRONG thing - need to put them to paper - as there are some real whoppers! so glad you and hy are getting together. great fun! I bet there will be no stumbling for words there - just honest sharing. enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're starting to find your words again. Time and silence are so critical for writing, and sometimes we all just need the space to refresh.
ReplyDeleteWhat a serene picture. I love that word, mull. I find it's often through the fumbling that I end up saying what I need to say. Although I too, have been feeling fumbly lately in my writing. Searching and not quite getting it "right."
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