tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post8679051555338612689..comments2024-03-28T07:00:43.256-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: The Wrongness of "Hurry Up"Elana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-15025271166858246832015-01-15T19:25:33.964-07:002015-01-15T19:25:33.964-07:00I "try* not to be this way but I am and it dr...I "try* not to be this way but I am and it drives me crazy.The sad thing is I'm not feeling the "hurry up" mentality so that I can be where someone else is. For me I just feel like I should be doing more. Gah, it's frustrating. I need to hurry up and relax already. =DRaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-75453556332143417212015-01-14T21:58:41.009-07:002015-01-14T21:58:41.009-07:00*HUGS!* You truly ARE where you are supposed to be...*HUGS!* You truly ARE where you are supposed to be, and always moving toward more success.Nichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-68269049422304063642015-01-14T13:40:31.759-07:002015-01-14T13:40:31.759-07:00They can try to hurry me up where writing is conce...They can try to hurry me up where writing is concerned, but it won't work. Like you, I have other interests, and music calls stronger than writing.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-10971335138984966222015-01-14T11:59:02.750-07:002015-01-14T11:59:02.750-07:00Your friend gave you some great advice, Elana. Her...Your friend gave you some great advice, Elana. Here's to slowing down and giving yourself permission to enjoy today!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-38843994609505307202015-01-14T10:41:04.378-07:002015-01-14T10:41:04.378-07:00I don't know if "hurry up" is my pro...I don't know if "hurry up" is my problem or just OBSESSION, especially since I quit teaching. I work more hours a day on some aspect of a writing career than I ever did teaching. At least as a teacher, I knew when to knock off for the night and do something for fun. Trouble is, that was usually writing! How do I take a break from writing to do something fun, when writing is what I used to do for fun?Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-30027180942363364282015-01-14T09:50:34.354-07:002015-01-14T09:50:34.354-07:00So true! I'e been thinking a lot about this, t...So true! I'e been thinking a lot about this, too. I feel like I went through that the last couple of years. Hurry, hurry, hurry. That's how it felt. <br /><br />I'm still pushing myself to do more than I think I can (because let's face it, the muse can be stubborn, and sometimes downright lazy if you let it), but I'm learning to let go of imaginary pressures (like keeping up with someone else). A lot of writers are way faster than me, and I used to think I needed to write at their pace. But I'm learning. Slow and steady wins the race. <br /><br />Because in the end, if I'm not enjoying this writing gig, why am I doing it? Right?Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-20039641171107582202015-01-14T08:02:01.632-07:002015-01-14T08:02:01.632-07:00Hurrying is a daily affair with me and my ten year...Hurrying is a daily affair with me and my ten year old daughter. Since it's just me, I sometimes feel the need to hurry so I can get things done. But as each day passes, I find I am getting closer to that point where I could end up hurrying past making good memories we could share. So even though I still hurry in the mornings, I slow down in the evenings after my nine hour days of doldrums so I can help with homework, prepare dinner and talk with my kiddo. Though it puts a clamp on the time I can write, it's worth the time sacrifice. I'll write and publish as I can... And just do me cuz I can't do anyone else. Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53330428623345517872015-01-14T07:48:29.483-07:002015-01-14T07:48:29.483-07:00I feel that all the time in my life in general. Yo...I feel that all the time in my life in general. You'd think now that I'm laid off that I'd feel like I could slow down. But I'm always in a hurry to look for jobs, work on my computer skills, etc. I am meditating and exercising more, which is helping me feel better inside.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-81995174931482003402015-01-14T06:22:47.009-07:002015-01-14T06:22:47.009-07:00Your new philosophy is the right (write!) one, but...Your new philosophy is the right (write!) one, but hard for all sometimes. The truth is the clock continues to tick. But this is a good reminder that we are all on our own paths. Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-52483288955512062352015-01-14T06:14:14.158-07:002015-01-14T06:14:14.158-07:00I have felt this way since I decided to take my wr...I have felt this way since I decided to take my writing to the next level. The sad part is I'm the one who inflicted it on myself. I felt that if I couldn't keep up, I wouldn't be respected by other writers. The thing was I was only holding myself back. I definitely opened my eyes fully this year and realized my path and progress is what it is and that's that.<br /><br />have a great day!Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.com