It feels like I haven’t written a new post here for a little while. It’s probably only been about a week, but it feels like longer. The reason? I simply haven’t felt like it. I’ve been preoccupied — with the mundaneness of life, the get up and go of work, and the freezing temperatures here in Melbourne, and I haven’t felt particularly inspired.

When I started this blog over a year ago, I knew I never wanted it to feel like ‘work.’ Instead, I wanted it to be something I elected to do, for no other reason than because I was in the mood. In the mood to write? Write. Not in the mood? Then don’t. I wanted my writing to be the ultimate hobby. And, for the most part, it has been.

 

 

Writing only feels authentic when it’s been written from a genuine place. Things that feel forced when you’re writing them will likely feel unnatural to the reader, too. Personally, I like to opt for an honest approach because I feel the world needs more honesty. Even though I’m aware that I have a small audience who may be reading my words, 95% of the time, I write for myself. I could have nobody reading what I write and I’d still write. Pressing publish and sending my words into this weird internet portal that exists beyond the confines of my brain, clears space for new things. It’s strangely reassuring, and I’d encourage everyone to try it if they could.

When I started this post, I mentioned that I wanted my blog to be the perfect hobby, something I’d only consider updating if I was ‘in the mood.’ I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of just doing things when you’re ‘in the mood.’ And I’ve also been playing with the phrase, ‘Do more of what you love,’ a phrase I often come across on creative-type places, usually in big, bright lettering, with a gushing comment about how great it is to be creative.

Do more of what you love. But how?

To me, it comes down to small things, and it also comes down to bigger things. The small things? Spend more time of your day doing little things that are enjoyable. Aim for pleasant moments, not incredible days. The bigger things? Tune in to your body and learn to give it what it needs. Don’t ignore what’s going on under the surface. If you need something specific, make sure you seek it out and get it. And don’t wait until your tank is on empty. If you’re ‘in the mood’ for something, do it, and if you’ve had enough, simply just stop.

Can it be that simple?

You decide.