While I ate my lunch at the office today, I read a chapter in "Bird by Bird," Anne Lamott's book about writing, called "Listening to Your Broccoli." The point of the chapter was to clear your mind and listen to your inner writing voice when you're looking for direction .
After working late to finish a story about complex financial concepts, I didn't rush to the computer to check my e-mail or read the news, like I normally do when I get home. Instead, I talked to my husband, ate dinner, folded laundry, read to my son and relaxed for a while. I actually sat down and watched a movie, one that I've seen 10 times already, but it was one of those brainless kind of things that makes me smile.
Tonight my broccoli told me to take it easy. I needed to veg out. Hopefully, it will give me the energy I'll want tomorrow night to keep working some of my other writing projects.
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