I love to blog. It satisfies my need for creative expression and gives me contact with all kinds of people, near and far, who read my blog and make comments. I appreciate and value all of you.
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to write. Prior to Christmas I went a whole week without blogging, because nothing inspired me to write and I was busy with other activities. For the past 20 days I’ve posted something every day, and the habit becomes addictive. I keep an eye on my visitor statistics and am always pleased to get comments. Sometimes I think that what I’ve written isn’t very engaging, yet it will spark someone’s interest. Topics come from all around me, but some days it’s hard to find anything to write about especially if nothing new seems to be happening.
I have a book with 642 things to write about, but many of these require imagination and my imagination isn’t very active at present. The book did inspire my recent post about ice creams. My preference is to write about actual events and feelings. Because I’ve been blogging for over 15 years there’s a danger I may repeat myself, especially if I’m writing about the garden and/or seasons of the year. It’s unlikely that anyone except me will remember what I’ve written before, and often the only reason I remember is because they show up in my Facebook Memories.
Lately I’ve been purposefully encouraging my mind to drift just before I fall asleep and when I first wake up. This sometimes gives me an idea to write about, as happened for this very post. I always scribble my thoughts on paper, add a title and a final couplet, then go to seek a suitable illustration. How do others find inspiration for regular writing?
I want to write here every day
but sometimes don’t know what to say
Ruth's Reflections 
Kia ora Ruth. Thank you for your frank and challenging post. I am most likely to write a poem- and I have deliberately chosen to write about everyday ordinary things. Being a new grandmother gives me lots of opportunities- and looking at what is around me in Te Aro- rainbows from refracted glass in building shelters, the colour of the sea and sky today, chalk drawings on a pavement. Your location is unique- as Christchurch has not really put heritage buildings high on its priorities- especially after the 2011 earthquake. You are in an special position to comment on the life and times on the Avon Loop, and the culture of Canterbury and Christchurch. Being able to record and reflect on the ordinary is extraordinary- I look forward to reading your blog, whenever you post it.
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Thank you Horomaka. You are fortunate to have so many opportunities for inspiration.
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A writer in an interview I heard recently said he doesn’t have a disciplined writing regime because he likes to get out and experience all aspects of life. Your writing reflects your experiences and is always interesting. Perhaps you have a similar philosophy which works well for you.
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Probably true, but now I’m on this “streak”, I don’t want to miss a day.
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