I Love the IDEA of being an Author.
I have written a book...in my head. I know the story, I have lived with the characters for a decade, I know the message and I know the book layout. I welcome talking to my editor about content and wording, I even embrace the deadlines involved.
So why haven't I written it?
I love the IDEA of Christmas.
The house is decorated, cookies are baking, friends are stopping by to chat, and all my Christmas cards are written and they are creative and beautiful without being boastful. We spend all our evenings sitting by the beautifully decorated tree, the lights are twinkling and Christmas music is softly playing in the background, and my family is communicating and connecting in a deep an meaningful way. You can feel the warmth and love in everything.
I like the IDEA of a new baby, not for me, please I'm not crazy!
Baby powder, first words, smiles, first teeth, standing and walking. OH!, the possibilities a new life has to offer. Taking the time to read stories, playing games, going for walks, talking, just basking in the pure joy of connection.
I love the IDEA of cooking.
I love cookbooks and I admit I dwell in the possibility of creation. Food is beautiful, smells good, tastes amazing and it nurtures. Food literally touches all of the senses. I am all about the IDEA of food. I spend hours looking at cookbooks, I am always on the quest for a new one and I admit, I take pictures of food. I am a foodie. I read menus to see all the innovative combinations. I can pick up a cookbook and analyze it in minutes. I am a self professed cookbook expert. Try earning a living with this skill...
I love the IDEA of all that can be Created.
Pens, paper, ribbons, glue...OH MY~ Art and Craft Stores are bursting with possibility.
As I walk down the aisles the ideas flow, flow, flow, almost to the point of being overwhelming. I call this free flow, it happens when I am not looking for a specific item and I allow my mind to be open to all the possibilities of what can be created.
I love the IDEA of quilting.
Again with the warmth and nurturing (could this be a pattern emerging...?). Quilts have beauty, they have purpose and the surround you with love. I have taken classes, I have purchased yards of fabric and I have all the tools to make a quilt. SURPRISE! I have never made a quilt.
I am an idea person. I can describe IDEAS with clarity and delegate the steps necessary to achieve the BIG picture. That is excitement and flow for me.
Direction? Anyone?
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