On forcing a post out - for me

Published 2024-11-26

tag(s): #random-thoughts #meta #blogging

I have been somewhat busy with work the last couple days. And the weekend was busy too. But in a good way. Not work, but fun stuff, luckily.

The site fell into the category of "things I want to do, but I don't have the time now", which reminded me of one my all time favorite images (in their category, at least):

Two Lego figures pushing a cart with square wheels. A third figure is offering a set
              of proper wheels, but they respond 'No thanks, we are too busy'.
(direct link to image)

What other things are in this list of things to put off? Of course, all the ones good for me: exercise, sleep, meditation...
Finally yesterday, after fixing something in a work file-processing-nightmare, I decided to use the time I had between script runs to exercise. And now I am using the time in between meetings to post.

Not because I think of an audience missing my biting commentary, but because the experience of writing is good for me. It makes me focused, it helps me reflect a bit on what I am doing or not doing. For example listing things I am putting off up there reminded me of my alleged commitment to meditation. 😄

I am one of those people that does well "talking through" stuff. Explaining a line of reasoning, or my feelings on something, helps me get to conclusions I wouldn't get to otherwise.[1].
And the site gives me a chance to do that, maybe not for every single topic (given its public nature) but it helps me stay committed (because of its public nature).

Anyway, I think I am getting to the end of this topic, but already have TWO more posts on the tip of my fingers. Which feels great, and kinda of confirms the idea that writing is good for me.

Footnotes
  1. Which is why therapy has been great for me.

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