In defense of taking a purposeful break

releasing expectations and relaxing into the moment

Do you pressure yourself to produce?

I’m ready to do something new as I let my new manuscript settle, but I’m not sure what, so I decided to remain open. I suppose I’ll wait. I’ll live. And I’ll rest.

I have to rest so that I’m ready. We all do.

Recently, I was trying to force myself to create. I like to write after I eat some evenings, and I generally e…