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Routine Failure

By Abe Newmeyer, July 27, 2019

Writing & CreationAdaptability & Change

Yesterday I didn’t write. Not a single word, except a couple of text messages. It felt good, a brief respite. In the past, I would get in a bad mood because I broke my routine but not today.

Today, I’m glad I didn’t write. I thought of it several times but opted not to write. For me, since my day started so late I felt it better to keep the remainder of my Friday in tact. I omitted writing and today I’m good with being willing to remain flexible.

Today, Saturday, July 27, 2019, I am grateful that:

I have some flexibility. It’s different, flexibility versus sloth. I’ve exhibited both traits and yesterday was definitely flexibility not sloth.

I can resume my morning routine. Not writing yesterday, then starting again, is like seeing a great friend after not speaking or seeing each other for a while. There’s a certain sense of comfort with familiarity. I’m happy with that feeling regarding writing.

I’m nearing completion of my next book. I’m really close, only a couple more chapters and it’s done. I wrote that book more than 15 years ago but now it’s almost finished and will be published before years’ end.

Be Flexible. Be Impactful!

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