Writers Can Never Take a Day Off

Inspiration Flows Whenever It Wants To — Even on Sundays

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It’s a never-ending treadmill this writing thing. A merry-go-round that keeps going.

As a writer, it just never stops. There is no such thing as a day off. Right? I’m sure I’m not the only one. Am I?

Let me explain by a real life example before you answer.

Today I woke up early, eager to get out of bed and join my local community gardeners for a working bee. It had been ages since I was there last. In fact, the last time was around April last year. I missed the camaraderie, the physical work around the garden beds and the tea and chat at the end.

Working around outdoor plants, when you live in an apartment with just veranda plants to tend to, is bliss. I love seeing the bugs and bees bussing around, the frogs in the pond and, yes, I even love the smell of cow manure. Ok, maybe I don’t love it, but there is something really satisfying and grounding about the fresh aromas of nature.

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So this morning I lathered myself in bug spray and suntan lotion, dug out my garden gloves, my cap and my water bottle and…