I’m reminded of the animals who are settling down in their
nest for that long winter’s nap; they sniff and circle, and circle, then sniff
the area again, and circle some more until they find just the right spot to
park their butt. It's not so much
wasting time, as it is making sure your nest is ready for that long journey
into Never-Never Land
I imagine every writer is different, in their approach to
parking their butt. It can exclude you
from the outside world. So, what is
it? What makes order turn to chaos? What pushes that button, to shut out the environment
around you? It all reverts back to that
word, creativity.
It’s not so much an illusive word, as much as it is a word
that involves that “other” self; the self that floats and drifts, to conjure
scenes, elements, and people with extraordinary means. It’s a tug-of-war: To do or not to do; to say
or not to say. An actor staying in
character, a writer becoming that character, when the outside world begs to
differ, and challenge that person you've become, while delving into that
character’s mind.
It’s not a world that will always be pleasant to the writer;
it’s not a world that is always secure, at times questioning, challenging the psyche
to a breaking point. It can be a vortex,
a black hole, or on better days, a place of recognition of loved ones, a
breathing space; a pleasurable escape from whatever beckons from the world
outside of your nesting place.
Being creative can exhilarate, fulfill, damn and frustrate.
So what makes it all happen?
What’s it all about? What’s the draw?
The key word is NEED.
Just as the animal needs to prepare for that long dream, we need to
prepare for OUR long dream, and the long journey it takes before we fully wake
to the world of reality. We are two in
one...selves. Understanding this makes
that drive, run, journey, into a need that is more acceptable.
Procrastination is a prerequisite for some writers; a must; calm
before the storm of creative adventure.
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