Thursday, January 6, 2011

Wake the hamster

I had a lot of fun with the first real post yesterday. Thanks for the feedback and encouragement. Right now the plan is to post something new 2 - 3 times a week. Probably Tuesdays and Thursdays, give or take a day now and then, plus bonus postings whenever.  The best way to keep track is to subscribe or, better yet, make it your homepage (ok, probably only my mom would do that...if she knew what it even meant). Also, you can track it on Twitter by following me at twitter.com/jeffkuhne.

Since you've taken the time to check in, here's a quick thought. I love writing, but there are times when I write almost nothing. I'm not talking days, I mean months. Maybe more. For me it's two issues: discipline and wondering if I actually have anything to say. Discipline is too big to tackle today, but as for stuff to write about, the amazing thing is that once I start to write I actually enjoy it and suddenly the hamster in my mind that controls the creative process starts the wheel moving. It's similar to running, working out or, spiritually, praying and reading your Bible. More often than not, once we get started we tend to enjoy the process, whatever it is for you. The challenge is getting started.

So, maybe just for today, pick the guitar back up. Get on the treadmill. Find a quiet moment or two to talk to your Heavenly Father. Then try it again tomorrow and see what happens. You might just wake up that hamster.


What hamster do you really want to wake up, you're just having trouble getting started?

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