Day Dreams and Woolgathering
Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Deb in The Girl
Today has been a day of woolgathering. I have sat at my computer today with my hands on the keyboard with my fingertips resting instead of moving. In the past, I would have chastised myself for thinking and not writing, but I am beginning to understand there is a need. It’s the necessity of decision making and personal growth, that we live a bit inside our heads as part of the process. Woolgathering, by the way, is a term I got from author Breena Clarke when we talked about writing. I like the way the word rolls off my tongue and feels as it bounces around inside my brain. Daydreaming is an extension of that as I pull out the more concrete ideas and savor them and imagine how they are going to come to fruition.
I know I am short-winded for a change, but know that all the woolgathering and daydreaming will eventually result in a torrent of words. It’s a bit of a moment like the waited upon rain: it’s cloudy and muggy but in time, it develops into exciting storms and the wonderful smell of rain on hot concrete.
Happy Sunday.
Kami Snoeberger (XpectMore)
30. Mar, 2009
I really like the name of woolgathering as well. I never thought of it that way before. I at times have a hard time coming up with great content to write about. I always seem to think of it when I am in bed and can not sleep. Then, the next morning I forget what ideas I had come up with.
I keep saying that I am going to keep a notepad by my bedside so that I can jot down the ideas and refer to them the next day.
Daydreaming is apart of my everyday life. Daydreaming is what makes your words come to thought. The problem is remembering them when you are ready to write.
Interesting blog.