In case anyone wonders why there are weeks when I don't write, here's what's going on.

My job involves a lot of writing, meetings, and reading. It's great stuff that makes me feel alive instead of killing me as my teaching job did, but it takes brain power and time especially when things are busy. This week I've been working on a large grant, four small ones, a medium-sized one into which doesn't quite fit the project, and a whole bunch of meetings and emails. Coming home from that I can be with family, get some exercise, read a book, see a friend, do more work, write a blog post, and so on. Lots of choices.

Lately, I've chosen to be with the family, go to the gym, and do some work to keep mind, body, and spirit all in good working order. At home I spend time with my girls and wife, I work out, and, for now, return to work in the evening instead of writing.

Is this wise?

If I were doing it as a way of life, then it would be a mistake, but this is a wave I'm riding. Things will settle down next week. I'll be restored to balance. It's okay to put in extra time on work. I'm not worried that I'm falling off the beam. I'm still writing Morning Pages first thing each day and sneaking in moments of writing when the urge overcomes me.

It's not as though I'm blocked. That's almost never a problem. The few times I get to feeling blocked, I set a timer and pick up the pen or put my fingers on the keyboard. When the timer goes off, I have words that show me the truth of the matter. There's always something to say. It's simply a matter of returning to the rhythm.

As for the blog, It will wait. None of you pay for this so I doubt you feel cheated. I've got a patient audience and for that I'm grateful. I'm learning to be patient too instead of going to anxiety: oh no, I haven't written a blog post this week! I want to nod at that, think about it with a pen or keyboard, and, voila, there's a blog post.

I haven't posted much, but I'm still here, life is good. I hope it's the same for you, that you're busy with good stuff, loving the ways in which your life is moving, and ready when the moment comes to reach out and share.