I’ve been reading a lot lately (okay, actually scanning, I have terrible A.D.D. when it comes to reading online) about breaking through slumps/creative blocks and one tip that consistently comes up is to “walk away and do something entirely different”. While that may seem obvious and relatively easy to do, I often find myself sat at the computer hours later no further along emotionally or in terms of progress. Oh, it’s a seedy web I can weave over here folks.
Yesterday, I broke that pattern. The sun was shining, James had the day off work and I just wanted to get out. So, when he suggested we head down to The Beach, rather than offer my usual “No, I have stuff to do”, I said “Screw it, let’s go”. And off we went.
It was gorgeous down there. I typically head down there over the weekend when it’s full of hustle and bustle, but the quietness and solitude yesterday offered was just what I needed. James and I walked along the beach, talked about random things and just reveled in the moment. I put a ban on talking about work, money, things of any responsibility and we just lost ourselves in the view and quietness. It was bliss.
Though this shot was taken yesterday on beautifully sunny day, when I played around with it in Photoshop, I loved the result. I think it reflects my thoughts yesterday perfectly. There’s a sense of calm and peace I wish I could bottle up and drink as needed.
That photo is so pretty! And so is the beach. Good for you for getting out and about, sounds like you had a nice time. That’s one of the best parts of working for yourself isn’t it? You don’t need anybody’s permission but your own to take an afternoon off.
x bess
Beautiful picture!
I agree, sometimes you just have to let yourself off the hook and get away. I go through that myself… work hard, harder, hardest but then I have to let myself just enjoy a day or evening off. Otherwise life just isn’t worth it, you know?
I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself yesterday!