InsecureWriter's Support Group: A Shift In FOMO
Lately, that FOMO doesn't feel the same. There isn't a panic in me anymore that I won't have time to get all my stories out. Instead, the panic is about not being able to experience life. The stories will remain in my head. They aren't going anywhere. But my chance to take hubby to the Grand Canyon? I gotta get on that before it's too late.
This shift is another thing my Endometriosis and surgery caused. Being free of that pain means I'm more able to, well, flat-out live. I don't have to schedule things around when the pain flares will hit. I'm not so exhausted that if I do go out and do something that I have to spend a few days recovering from it.
If I'm being honest, writing just doesn't feel as important anymore.
The other day I was walking home from the bank and chewing this revelation over. I thought about all I had written. How many books are under my belt.
And I felt satisfied with the number. Like, if I wanted to stop now, I'd have a nice collection to show off.
Not that I plan on stopping.
But I'm not upset I don't feel that FOMO anymore. Writing is an activity I'm doing to enrich my life. Just like taking hubby to the Grand Canyon enriches my life. (And his.)
Today's post was part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group.
Created by the ninja captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh, it's a group for writers struggling with writing insecurity (AKA all of us) to gather and discuss their fears or to celebrate writing victories. If you are a struggling writer or need encouragement and friendship, join us. (Someone might have cookies!)
Remember to visit the co-hosts and give them a shout-out for helping. Victoria Marie Lees, Kim Lajevardi, Nancy Gideon, and Cathrina Constantine!
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Balancing Act
@Madeline, the trip might get pushed back to next year given we bought a house this year. But I do plan on making it happen.
@Joyana, you'll be fine if you can find a good balance between living and writing. After all, going out and living gives great writing fodder.
@MJ, it's gonna happen. I just gotta look at our finances and bills after a few months now that we own a house and see how to make it work.
@Fundy, My grandparents took me and my siblings to the Grand Canyon when I was younger and I remember how amazing it was. Now, I want to go again because I'll have more freedom to explore as an adult.
Yes, take your hubby to the Grand Canyon - ASAP! Enjoy the trip!
(I saw you in a pic over at Tara Tyler's blog - it's so awesome that you got to meet up with her)
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