These days it's so easy to fall into the trap of worry in this sixth, seventh, or eighth week of sheltering in (depends on when you started). So this scripture reminds me that everything passes, even winter and COVID 19!
One worry for me has been that I can't focus! I actually can focus, but not on what I want to. I've written umpteen blog posts, created a PowerPoint for staff development, did a video on silver linings to the COVID 19 sheltering-in, another video for Family Fiction reading the prologue to Standoff, made masks, worked in the yard, cleaned the house, and cooked, but until Friday not one usable word for the book I should be working on. But at least Friday, I did write a beginning paragraph I'm decently happy with. And had more revelation on how the story will go.
Are you having a problem focusing? But it hasn't been all bad. At least I've had time to learn how to draw animals using the alphabet, and I can't draw! Doing something with my hands besides typing really helps to center my mind. Meet Larry:
He doesn't look much like the dinosaur he's supposed to me, more like a hippo. lol. But he was fun to draw. You can find directions on the internet--just put drawing using the alphabet into a search engine and you'll get plenty of tutorials!
Another thing I've been doing is a LOT of Zoom. If you haven't tried this app, you might want to give it a try. I use it to brainstorm with other authors, and we even have a Zoom Pilates class three times a week. It's really simple to do and you can even record your sessions. That way if you're brainstorming, you have something to go back and look at and listen to after you've forgotten what was said...anyone else with that problem?
So now you know what I've been doing. How about you? How have you passed the time? Leave a comment and I'll enter you in a drawing for the subject of another blog post--a handmade porcelain cross from my pottery room.
And be sure to join us Friday when Nancy Mehl interviews me about my latest book, Standoff! I'll be giving away a copy of the book, too!