I’m happy to report I’ve immersed myself in a new story recently, yesterday as a matter of fact.  I’ve been listening to characters, and eyeing the horizon for that moment when I’d jump into their world.  I’ve made the jump and landed, moving ahead.  I have no daily pages in mind, just intend to stay in the flow.  I’m also looking at a very busy next week, and a vacation on the horizon but knew I needed to take the plunge.

When I don’t write, the story builds inside of me.  If I don’t move with it when it calls, I’m uncomfortable and not at ease.  I could give you a long list of procrastination techniques that I pondered along the way on this one.  Some quite innovative, and I smile thinking of them now.  Bottom line, I need to write.  This story is for me.  A good friend of mine recently said, “Write the story of your heart.”  Since I write emotional, relationship books they must come from my heart.  And this one even more so, so her advice was understood on a deep level. 

I blogged over at Magical about the recent changes in my publishing life.  It’s titled, Letting Go, so if you haven’t read it, it’s there for you.  I knew that my current WIP would be important to me, because it’s my touchstone.  It represents why I do what I do, and will always mark my writer’s journey in a special way.  I’m not fearful as I move ahead, because I understand as I’ve never before that it is all about the journey.  That saying used to frustrate me, why I have no clue, honestly.  Over the years,  I’ve discovered the journey isn’t about lack, or comparison, or fear, but about being real, and living your truth.  I’m a writer, that’s real.  I have no doubt that I will share my stories again. 

So, what truth have you discovered on your journey? 

I’m dreaming of vacation, and we’ll be basking on the beach next month.  I can smell the salty air, and feel the warm sand.  Honestly, I’d be happy with a beach existence.  I could put up a Kahuna hut, like in the Gidget movies, and have my coffee watching sunrises, and drink wine as the sun sets.

What happens when I’m on the beach is a mystery.  We’re all able to go on “cruise” control.  Instantly.  I can find my hubby on the balcony every morning, having that first cup of coffee.  Binocolars will be propped on the table, ready to glimpse that boat in the distance, or a banner flying high advertising the local deal of the day.  The grandkids eat cereal out there, then it’s bathing suit time, and cooler packing.  We don’t go by a schedule, we just settle and absorb, doing what we want, when we want.  And it’s Heaven!

Every so often, I stop and evaluate  things in my life.  I’m a firm believer that  it lightens the load.  Whether it’s schedules, annoying intrusions in your day, or something more serious.  I try and keep what’s working, and let the rest go.  The Beach does that for me, and I carry it inside as long as I can whenever I return.

So, I’m entering the B-Zone pre-vaction this year.  The older I get, the more “Beach” I carry.  So, I’m curious…what does it for you? 

My daughter and I will be taking yoga classes on Monday nights, and I’m pretty excited.  I bought this cute bamboo mat, and canvas carry tote.  I practically live in comfy clothes, and have several pairs of yoga pants in my dresser.  I’ll add a Cami, and be good to go.

I’ve never taken official classes, but have bought a few yoga books over the years.  One night I stumbled on an exercise channel, and proceeded to twist, turn, and pose with the yoga gals.  It reminded me of my exercise instructor job years ago.  You know, those hard-body days we all reminisce about.  The years we didn’t have to hold our stomachs in, or break a sweat doing the stepper.  Memories… gotta love them.

Did I mention my back was sore the day after I channel surfed, and decided to do advanced yoga at midnight?  Well, think of me on the mat in my karate kid pose, hands together, and leg up.  I told my daughter I’ll probably be the only granny there, but it’ll be great to stretch with a pro.  Hopefully, this gal teaches an intermediate, and advanced class too. Once I limber up, I’m sure I’ll be on a roll! 

I’m doing something different and fun, and I’ll keep y’all posted on my adventure.  Should be interesting!  Is anyone trying something new this summer?