Still working on balance
Hello Friends,
I wanted to thank those of you that are praying for me to balance my time between living and writing. I am making some progress but I have not "arrived." Incidentally the comment in my last blog about "pray I get it right," was a genuine request. Part of my struggle is related to the changes in the dynamics in our household. Since last October, we have gone from a household of six people to a household of three. The loss of three people changes the household chore list, the cooking requirements, the balance of funds available etc. This isn't a negative thing, just an adjustment.
I plan on creating a synopsis of my book(s) in a future posting. Incidentally, this book started out as one book expected to be 300-400 pages. It's not gonna work out that way. It is going to end up being a trilogy. I also have an unrelated story idea sitting on a back burner in my mind. This is why I am having trouble with daily activities.
In the course of writing this book I am spending a good deal of time in the scripture, praying and worshiping God. I want this book to be on solid ground theologically speaking. I have always been annoyed with the scripture that talks about "as the deer pants for the water, so my soul pants for you, my God." (Psalm 42:1) because it sounds dorky. I know it's a cultural thing. I am starting to identify with that scripture. What I am saying is that I am gleaning so much spiritually from writing this book that it is consuming me. I can't get enough. I always said that if you want to learn something really well, teach others about it. When I teach I am so scared of looking like an idiot that I study it very thoroughly. I have taught numerous classes over the years and I don't fear teaching but this is a new avenue of teaching for me. I hope it appeals to those who love to read.
I am not done writing for the day but as of now, I am on page 82. If you change it to two book size columns in landscape format would actually add up to approximately 164 pages, hence the determination that it will be a trilogy.
Last thought for the day. If anyone would like to comment or "follow" my blog, please feel free. I would love to know what others are thinking.
Thanks.
Reggi
I wanted to thank those of you that are praying for me to balance my time between living and writing. I am making some progress but I have not "arrived." Incidentally the comment in my last blog about "pray I get it right," was a genuine request. Part of my struggle is related to the changes in the dynamics in our household. Since last October, we have gone from a household of six people to a household of three. The loss of three people changes the household chore list, the cooking requirements, the balance of funds available etc. This isn't a negative thing, just an adjustment.
I plan on creating a synopsis of my book(s) in a future posting. Incidentally, this book started out as one book expected to be 300-400 pages. It's not gonna work out that way. It is going to end up being a trilogy. I also have an unrelated story idea sitting on a back burner in my mind. This is why I am having trouble with daily activities.
In the course of writing this book I am spending a good deal of time in the scripture, praying and worshiping God. I want this book to be on solid ground theologically speaking. I have always been annoyed with the scripture that talks about "as the deer pants for the water, so my soul pants for you, my God." (Psalm 42:1) because it sounds dorky. I know it's a cultural thing. I am starting to identify with that scripture. What I am saying is that I am gleaning so much spiritually from writing this book that it is consuming me. I can't get enough. I always said that if you want to learn something really well, teach others about it. When I teach I am so scared of looking like an idiot that I study it very thoroughly. I have taught numerous classes over the years and I don't fear teaching but this is a new avenue of teaching for me. I hope it appeals to those who love to read.
I am not done writing for the day but as of now, I am on page 82. If you change it to two book size columns in landscape format would actually add up to approximately 164 pages, hence the determination that it will be a trilogy.
Last thought for the day. If anyone would like to comment or "follow" my blog, please feel free. I would love to know what others are thinking.
Thanks.
Reggi
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