Wednesday, February 29, 2012

On Taking Punches

Yesterday I had the opportunity to toughen up a little.  Awesome. 

So today I'm a little stronger, a little less sensitive, definitely bruised but ready to take another punch. 

I find that the worst moments in my life, the really difficult ones, are the ones that give me the chance to see I'm strong and resilient.  This morning I crawled out of bed still feeling like I have a knife through my heart.  (No real knife or permanent damage, just a bad critique.  I invoke my right to use hyperbole and over-dramatic metaphors this morning.  Whatever.)

Today I have no choice but to prove myself I can carry on.  I will write for the two hours I have to write this morning, the only two hours I have until the weekend.  I will not be defeated.  I will not lie down (literally this time, like in bed and taking a nap instead of writing).  Today I imagine myself writing in a fighting stance, ready to immediately fight back against the onslaught of insecurities that are challenging me this morning, trying to take me down while I'm injured. 

BTW, I joined Ali Cross's writing dojo - probably why I have fighting on my mind this morning.  Cool that I'm purple, huh? 





13 comments:

  1. Very cool. Writing is fighting. Always.

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    1. Apparently so. I just let my guard down for a minute.

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  2. So there was no actual fighting involved? Dang.

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  3. Ali's Ninja group is awesome! Just what you need now.
    Now write! Write like you've never written in your life.

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    1. I did write. I killed the nicest character in my novel, which sent my MC to the dark side. Success. :)

      BTW, that sounds a lot like a movie quote - Rocky? Fight club?

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  4. Well...I always look at it like this with a bad crit: I'm thankful other's see what I can't. Thier crit takes me to higher levels of what I'm capable of. Really.

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    1. Shelly, your comment went to my spam folder. Not sure why. I agree that critiques are generally very helpful and a great way to grow as a writer.

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  5. Nice purple belt. *bows and shakes your hand*

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  6. yep, purple is the best colour.
    The more critiques you get, the stronger you'll get. It's always rough though.

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  7. Good for you! I admire your spirit and determination, hope you're having a great writing day.

    I didn't know about the ninja group but I need to check that out. Love your purple!

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  8. Keep going, Tonja. Is it really bad, or you think it's bad because you didn't want any? Take a step back, digest the feedback, then figure out what you can use to move forward. It will make you better and stronger. Yes.

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