The Dry Times
What to do when creativity dries up
When I started this Substack I was so full of words and I wanted to say so many things. I have always had a lot of words, but more in writing than in person. And if pressed to it, I don’t call myself a writer, but an artist. Of course, both are creative and I do love putting words together.
I spent these past few months introducing myself in some ways. I’ve been exploring the areas where I feel that my experience has brought me a bit of authority to speak on. However, as a creative practice, I can admit that I have been disappointed in my own ability to put words together in a way that I enjoy. As much as I long to share my heart with other creative moms and encourage them, I sometimes feel like I’m stilted and dry in my writing.
As I head into summer and our family’s birthday season, I will not be posting here as much. Summer is a busy unstructured season for us here in the Parsonage, and I know from the past that it is very hard for me to spend time being creative in my own realm when I am spending so much time face-to-face with my people here.
I will continue to post my monthly diary. I am also planning on finishing out the Sunday Sky series and having a big gallery post with all 100 pictures from that. I’m looking forward to it.
But honestly, I don’t want to write just to fill an inbox. I don’t need to prattle away just because I am obligated to put something up here every week. I would rather write less and have it be good quality than writing fluff just because. Hopefully, when fall rolls around I’ll have a renewed vision of what I want to share and how. I am grateful to all of you who follow me and subscribe, thank you. God bless!