Lord, my life is a nightmare of things left undone. Armor plated locusts feast on the edges of my time. The click of their steel jaws sounds day and night. And I am left with too few things started, and little finished.
--- So? Write. --
Are You serious?
-- Yes --
You know, that makes no sense.
-- Yes it does. In My "economy" as you think of it, it makes perfect sense. --
And I think I am talking to myself. Making this up, just to make myself feel better. Lord -- it hasn't washed at all in the past.
-- So you think.
You're thinking isn't always accurate. I hate to break it to you... --
Ha, ha.
Okay, then. What should I write?
-- Your book. --
Sigh. Which one?
-- The Heidi book. Of course. --
Oh, Lord! Misery. I don't know what to do with it.
-- You try too hard to be perfect. Just finish it. That would be a good start. --
Oh, You are very punny... And that sounds just akin to torture. Finishing something like that = only a start!
Big sigh, big... sigh.
-- You worry too much about the end of the thing when I have you placed at the starting line. This one is not a sprint. You can't see the finish line from the blocks. In this race. You don't even know where the finish line is, yet you fuss over it trying to envision it, and trying to figure out how you will get yourself there.
Yes -- I did say to count the cost before embarking on a journey, a project.
But I also said don't worry about tomorrow for today has enough trouble to occupy you. --
Oh. A reminder. A day isn't easy, no matter where in the world we are. Even in cushy America.
-- Correct. To whom much is given, more is expected. --
We don't have to fight for survival -- food/clothing/and shelter-wise. But we have time gorging locusts to contend with.
-- Yes. And sometimes they are very tiny ones that slip your notice continually. Other times you let them in "just this once," because you see some promise of fulfillment strapped to their backs like a treat. You fall for their deception.
Other times they are devouring monsters. Either way, you need my protection. --
That last comes from "being in" Your "will."
-- Yes. Partly. The part you are missing. --
Which is not writing.
-- Uh huh... –
Can I sigh now?
-- Sure. But it won't help. --
And I can just about see You grinning, which makes me smile.