Posted by Chris on Sep 6, 2011 in
Life 
All the writing textbooks say that you should write even when you don’t have anything to say. Force yourself. Write about how you don’t have anything to write about. Use a prompt. Tell a story. Just write.
(This is just such a post.)
There’s some wisdom to that, and it applies to more than just writing. I think life is the same way.
I know a guy who is tired to living. He’s not suicidal. Just tired. Tired of doing the same thing again and again with the same result. Not sure what to do different.
A friend of mine has reached his job’s ceiling. He’s good at it, but isn’t making a living, and doesn’t know where to go or what to do differently.
Another friend has realized that he is in a cycle of bad relationships. He likes the girls that are bad for him. At his most cynical, he thinks it is his fault, and these are the only kinds of girls he has a chance with.
Perhaps this advice about writing is just advice about life. When you don’t know what to do, you should just do something. Find a prompt, something to get you moving.
Tired of life? Don’t get caught up in the Meta, and just get through today. It won’t always be this way.
Hit your ceiling? Keep working really hard. Jesus said that to he gives more to those who have been faithful with a little.
Can’t find the perfect relationship? Try something different. Not solely for romance, but for the chance to learn about yourself and make a new friend.
Life is a blank paper. You are a genius with writer’s block.
Just write.
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Posted by Chris on Apr 3, 2011 in
Life 
While contemplating the move to Austin 5 years ago I took a composition notebook and a Bible into the woods and wrote a five year plan. It talked about who I would become. The things I would accomplish. They were big dreams of starting grand ventures and writing and a family.
It was a good plan.
A less cynical person might describe the past five years as “learning experiences.” More than anything, it feels like a series of false starts. My life doesn’t look much like the man in the composition notebook.
I am 29 years old today. It’s not a milestone like next year will be. It’s more of a reminder that next year is coming, and some of the hopes in that notebook remain unfulfilled.
Yet every day I become more determined to make this year count. Granted there have been some scrapes, but too much time has been spent licking wounds. I’d like to claim that by this time next year things will be different. But that has the familiar ring of the disappointed composition notebook.
Instead, this year must be about charting a new course, while being faithful to serve wholeheartedly where I am at.
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Posted by Chris on Jan 11, 2009 in
Life 
You can now find a new and improved version of my blog at chrismorton.info! The main change you will see is a new focus. Every week, you’ll find posts on these four topics: God, Life, Church and Culture.
There are also new features:
- Fund layout powered by WordPress.
- Twitter bar.
- More about me, including a bio and my resume.
- Examples of some work I’ve graphic and video work I’ve done.
- Booking and contact information.
Check it out at chrismorton.info!
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All the writing textbooks say that you should write even when you don’t have anything to say. Force yourself. Write about how you don’t have anything to write about. Use a prompt. Tell a story. Just write.
