tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post7926241624434388708..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : IWSG: Slow. Steady. Strong.Madeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-27362324838088146172018-02-21T08:29:58.898-05:002018-02-21T08:29:58.898-05:00I struggle with "perfect", too - the per...I struggle with "perfect", too - the perfect balance, routine, system, etc. - thinking that if I can figure that out, everything will be easy, will fall into place. Not! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-18725769028403688342018-02-20T23:51:38.500-05:002018-02-20T23:51:38.500-05:00Thanks for the reminder, Madeline. Staying focused...Thanks for the reminder, Madeline. Staying focused is really difficult for me sometimes, as is fitting in time to exercise now that I work from home again. You'd think it would be easier, right? But somehow it isn't.<br /><br />Hope to find more balance in March, though I know it will never be "perfect."J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-50102122159458506472018-02-11T14:26:40.868-05:002018-02-11T14:26:40.868-05:00Sounds like we're on similar tracks, Susan. I ...Sounds like we're on similar tracks, Susan. I often feel like I'm not doing enough either, but I think that's where it gets tricky because how much IS enough? Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-27289532957062457292018-02-11T14:24:39.210-05:002018-02-11T14:24:39.210-05:00I am motivated, but sometimes that motivation flag...I am motivated, but sometimes that motivation flags, and I need a reminder, a boost, like I get from all of you. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-68380239804103837352018-02-11T11:40:21.823-05:002018-02-11T11:40:21.823-05:00Slow, steady strong is a wonderful mantra! It'...Slow, steady strong is a wonderful mantra! It's so easy to be hard on ourselves. And working on both my writing/illustrating and building my health my 2 biggest goals this year. But I often feel that I'm not doing enough. But remembering--one step at a time, even little steps is progress. Thanks for sharing this and for co-hosting #IWSG, too.susanbruck.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622383204401655375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-68821186316162349032018-02-11T11:15:09.332-05:002018-02-11T11:15:09.332-05:00The thing about being a writer is self motivation....The thing about being a writer is self motivation. I can't count on someone else motivating me to put words on screen/paper, so I have to count on myself. Having the duel goals of writing and running I think will help because the one can influence the other and you must be self motivated to do both! Go for it! And thanks for co-hosting!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-83265713153047033722018-02-11T10:47:09.550-05:002018-02-11T10:47:09.550-05:00Yep! :)Yep! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-77300067023761371232018-02-11T10:46:54.522-05:002018-02-11T10:46:54.522-05:00I do tend to make mistakes when I'm not more m...I do tend to make mistakes when I'm not more methodical. <br /><br />Thanks!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-78666610489730614732018-02-11T02:58:01.670-05:002018-02-11T02:58:01.670-05:00I like the idea of slow steady and strong. Much be...I like the idea of slow steady and strong. Much better than rushing through it and getting it wrong.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-22240334827695865872018-02-10T17:50:06.105-05:002018-02-10T17:50:06.105-05:00I like that mantra, Madeline, I think I might need...I like that mantra, Madeline, I think I might need to adopt that approach too this year. I find that rushing means you end up making mistakes as well. Good luck on your continued journey! :)Yvette Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828265447361659310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-35586463351069382492018-02-10T13:15:38.276-05:002018-02-10T13:15:38.276-05:00I agree with the idea of seasons - some projects a...I agree with the idea of seasons - some projects are better suited for certain times of the year, for certain periods of our lives. Not forcing things is definitely a calmer, more peaceful way to go. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-59728551257750274342018-02-10T02:34:31.698-05:002018-02-10T02:34:31.698-05:00I try to tell myself that everything has a season....I try to tell myself that everything has a season. There are droughts, and there are thunderous rainstorms, and I am oh-so-slowly learning to go with the flow of my life and my art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-69683250906791418302018-02-09T14:15:14.152-05:002018-02-09T14:15:14.152-05:00We all have to find the way that works best for us...We all have to find the way that works best for us. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-35433501672197683602018-02-09T12:43:14.258-05:002018-02-09T12:43:14.258-05:00That's a good approach to take. I can be a bit...That's a good approach to take. I can be a bit rubbish at writing steadily over time, but its something that I try to do.<br /><br />David StringerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-78580030433992328392018-02-09T10:56:19.226-05:002018-02-09T10:56:19.226-05:00Thanks for the suggestions! Thanks for the suggestions! Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-78490597813417309682018-02-09T10:28:50.364-05:002018-02-09T10:28:50.364-05:00When I get stuck, I go back to my timeline and fig...When I get stuck, I go back to my timeline and figure out where my characters should be and what they should be doing. Sometimes I’ll work backward through the story and try to figure out what has to happen to bring me to that point in the story. That sometimes helps as well.Renee Scattergoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152662507598037807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-82200345585939393632018-02-09T08:16:58.241-05:002018-02-09T08:16:58.241-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-82002808586587485572018-02-09T08:13:38.610-05:002018-02-09T08:13:38.610-05:00It really does work for a lot of areas. :)It really does work for a lot of areas. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-76458874022111804502018-02-09T08:13:06.201-05:002018-02-09T08:13:06.201-05:00I think stepping back and taking a realistic look ...I think stepping back and taking a realistic look at what we're doing, what we've done, is a very good idea. <br /><br />Steal away! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-90779225324013446562018-02-09T06:43:41.023-05:002018-02-09T06:43:41.023-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Lynn La Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946462373947759641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-63480887184689487832018-02-08T22:58:29.764-05:002018-02-08T22:58:29.764-05:00Great motto: "Slow. Steady. Strong." We ...Great motto: "Slow. Steady. Strong." We should all adopt it for our writing and our lives too. <br />Thank you for co-hosting this month, Madeline.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-46130658525157253832018-02-08T20:16:04.966-05:002018-02-08T20:16:04.966-05:00Hi Madeline. Keep it up. You are doing awesome.
W...Hi Madeline. Keep it up. You are doing awesome. <br />When I struggle I try to do two things: take a realistic assessment of my progress (because usually I am making progress even though it doesn't feel like it) and to remember to enjoy the journey.<br />As long as we keep moving forward that is all that really matters. Of course, that said I might steal your mantra. E.M.A.Timarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442803003506753574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-6480440577010799402018-02-08T19:40:32.937-05:002018-02-08T19:40:32.937-05:00I think we all need pep talks sometimes! :)
After...I think we all need pep talks sometimes! :)<br /><br />After the running I did today, I feel like all I can do is crawl. Ugh.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-74954320171990629602018-02-08T19:38:57.939-05:002018-02-08T19:38:57.939-05:00I hear you about putting good advice into practice...I hear you about putting good advice into practice. If only it was that easy! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-79851999120973237882018-02-08T18:41:05.158-05:002018-02-08T18:41:05.158-05:00Never give up, Madeline. We all need pep talks now...Never give up, Madeline. We all need pep talks now and then. ...Okay...I need pep talks now and then. You can do this. Think about what you are creating. Have a plan. Move forward even if you only crawl. Thanks for co-hosting!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.com