Aside from my recent spate of posts here at the Mutant mother ship, I have, in the past two days, also embarked on a fresh effort to do some blogging related to my professional pursuits. I have been inspired, encouraged and enabled by some of my esteemed colleagues, my love of blogs in general, my own self interest, and – guess what – my newly discovered abundance of free time.
Long ago I declared my self a Creator not a Consumer. It is a characteristic that I value deeply, yet often struggle to live up to: it can seem so much “easier” to consume than to create. But as you, dear reader, likely know, the after effects of each are at odds with the allure of same. Consumption, which seems so easy, often leaves me feeling bloated – yet empty. Creation, which demands energy and spirit, leaves me full and energized.
It has now been one week since I left behind my teevee life. Since that day, I have slept like a baby, worked with greater efficiency, gotten back on the blogging wagon, and in general led a much more fulfilling life. Yes, I did watch The Sopranos at Louella‘s house on Sunday night. But – guess what – watching the show was in the context of a social visit, spending time with friends. And the rest of the intervening 168 hours has been occupied with non-teevee activity. Dining, bowling, eating, stretching, running, walking, talking, writing, reading, sunning, sleeping, and (ugh) cleaning.
Still, having so recently unplugged from my electronic dope, I remain acutely aware of what I am “missing”, and the withdrawal symptoms are still with me. No matter: my first unplugged week has been a resounding and energizing success. w00t w00t!
I am so psyched that this flood of creativity is happening. IT’S SO EXCITING!!