“I’ve probably never kept the same writing schedule for longer than a few weeks at a time. If I let that inconsistency bother me, my writing would have dried up a long time ago.” ~ Vinita Hampton Wright, The Soul Tells a Story

Some complain that holidays throw a damper on their writing schedules. Deadlines are important. But shifting schedules can actually enhance the flow of creativity. For me, cooking, shopping, decorating, or scrapbooking can give me a break from writing long enough to stir new juices. When I get back to my keyboard, my mind has already processed the next article.

While some absolutely need a rigid writing schedule to stay productive, others believe the holidays were designed to annoy them. They go all scroogy when Christmas activities threaten the flow of their creativity.

After years of raising children, I’m used to interruptions. I’ve discovered ways to weave a little writing balance into my holiday celebrations.

As we celebrate Christ’s birth, I want to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. That means moving beyond my keyboard and mingling with family and friends, baking, wrapping gifts, and taking time to rest, reflect, and pray. God’s Word quiets my heart during an otherwise frantic season. Time with Him enables me to get the needed things done.

“…we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” ~ 2 Corinthians 4:18