The Cheerful Endomorph Update I
I thought it was about time to give an update on this project. I must say, it is going really well, the booklet is slowly building itself; new
When searching for a fitting picture, I found this. The fitting part is supposed to be the word 'HourGlass' in the title.
layout, new chapters, new imagines. I think of it as quite an outstanding achievement, since I haven’t written a word in my scrivener project labelled ‘The Cheerful Endomorph’ in six months.
I’m currently living the final part of the book; experiencing enormous amounts of joy and and a big sense of achievement. Becoming aware of some rather difficult things too. In other words, my personal cheerful endomorph experience is coming full circle. Two weeks ago, I realised that, the goals I’ve set for myself some 5 years ago, are coming very close to completion. I have but to extend my hands and reach for them. As with all the finer moments in life, the realisation came as a surprise and left me quite overwhelmed, sitting my balcony. I don’t think I need to explain that while experiencing all this, I don’t write. Writing about something that is happening now; to me that is the same as being busy taking pictures on a dream holiday. After coming home, at some point you’ll realise that while the reality of being on your dream holiday was happening, your were busy taking pictures, instead of allowing yourself to be swept away by the moment. I’ll write down some notes occasionally, as I would take the mandatory holiday snapshot. But for now, I’m riding the tidal waves of my life, and I enjoy it immensely.
There is no doubt in my mind that there will be a time to convert these experiences into words, sentences, paragraphs, chapters and a finally a booklet. Please bear with me until that time has come.
2 comments
Great insights, Guido! I’m really interested to hear more about this project, it sounds like it’s been quite a journey.
You make an excellent point about distance in writing. You talk about being present in the joyful moments you are experiencing rather than analyzing them and I think the same is true for other, less joyful experiences one may be considering writing. Time and perspective add so much to the story. On the opposite end of the spectrum, less joyful and more “when will this be over”, waiting to write can let our reactions even out and allow us to be more objective. Eventually I’ll be getting around to one such story, once I’m done living it, and I believe it will be a better piece of work for the waiting. So, either way, the waiting works
That said, I can’t wait to hear more about The Cheerful Endomorph! and congrats on your joy!
Best,
Melissa
Thank you Melissa!
And yes, you are quite right, the same goes for the less joyeus experiences too!
Cheers,
Guido