I will be taking a wee break from creative writing — primarily fiction, but I may step away from poetry for a spell as well.
As Mr. Gumby said, “My brain hurts.“
In all fairness, my brain hurts most of the time, especially when I examine most current events.
That doesn’t mean I am done writing other things (sorry!) or abandoning my longer tale, but I think the creative end of my cranium needs a small rest. Rather than power through or deny it, I think it is better to just accept that I am “not feeling it” for the past few weeks, which is a strong signal to step back.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks. Work and housework have exponentially increased the load on my mental capacity; the extreme levels of cat care (hours trying to get her to eat something, anything) followed by death of a beloved cat; the excitement of adding a new cat to our family, followed by the decision to add two new cats; the end of school chaos (choir concert, band concert, honor roll celebrations, school farewell because of a school board wanting to eliminate STEM and Fine Arts programs and the subsequent tears from the kids); planning weekly D&D sessions for the tweens so they can stay connected to their classmates during the diaspora following the school closure… Is it any wonder my brain is tapped?
Besides. Aside from a day or two about this time last year, I haven’t taken a day off from writing something (occasionally multiple somethings) every day for about five or six years. Ahh, if only practice translated to perfection — although the perfection I strive for quite likely has got an audience of one. Lord knows I’ve scared most folks away with my efforts. I might as well give their eyeballs a rest from the Clockwork Orange levels of torture.
And let me droogs enjoy a glass or six of their Moloko Plus without my interferences for a spell.
19 responses to “Burnout”
I don’t blame you, Michael; with everything you’ve got going on right now, both personal and public, it’s no wonder your brain is feeling fried. I took a break recently – although it didn’t last long – and returned so much better for it. Take all the time you need; your body and brain will let you know when they’re ready to return, and your friends will be here waiting. Go rest! 🙂
Thanks. It’s constant sometimes. But that’s life. Sure wouldn’t mind a break from everything. But we don’t really get that choice. 🙂
No, we don’t. I guess we just have to do the best we can. 😟
…and breathe.
I shall see you again shortly, I’m sure!
I’m sure. I’m a lot like street vendor curry. It’s not long before I come up again.
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Someone like you will never quit writing. But stepping out for a bit. Looking around more than putting it down. Admirable, essential, bountiful.
Live a little to live a lot, Lancelot.
Take great care out there. Keep your pencil sharp
I can’t stop writing, it’s my job 🙂
Seriously.
I’m planning on being around, I’m just letting the left side of the noggin rest a wee spell. He’s complaining about the hours I make him keep.
Keep him sweet. He’s got a point.
He leans kinda angsty though. LOL.
Missing you already! But, you’ll come back stronger! 😊💥😍🙏
I’ll come back, anyway 😂
Stronger? Perhaps in odor. My “best by” date passed a while back.
That’s funny!
All the very best, Michael!
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Look after yourself. Health is the most important thing.
It’s an easy thing to forget to do. Thank you!
Enjoy the break. Sometimes you just need to take a step back and recharge.
You’re right about that. Often I get so wrapped up in something I forget to do that.
Relax, Michael. You deserve it. The droogs aren’t going anywhere, nor should they. They are the future.
I expect folks will come and go as they will. We’ll have to see where things take things and what comes of what comes.