Thursday 11 April 2019

A Thank You note: to the lookout journal

If you've been a part of this blog's journey, then you would've noticed the long silences.

The past six months have been a jumble of thoughts and emotions. The novelty of empty nesting refuses to wear off and I find that I'm so preoccupied with 'what's next' that I'm not doing anything now.

For the first time in three years, the A to Z blogging challenge has stood out of reach. I was sure I'd be ready for it and then when the last day of March turned into the first day of April, I realized I wasn't.

I'm at an intersection of so many plans and ideas that choosing the 'one path' is proving tricky.

There's a new camera to get familiar with.

Then there's a voluntary pursuit that started off as an art therapy session at a hospital four months ago. But it has evolved into a promise of an art exhibition in the very near future.

And the freedom of an empty-nester combined with the blessing of rebate air tickets has meant frequent travels out of Doha.

Also, as with any creative pursuit, long rest periods can develop into breeding grounds for self-doubt and laziness. 

As a result, this quarter has been busy but without any blogging.

So, when the lovely duo at the lookout journal, Anusha and Vangmayi, showed interest in a proposal I sent them, I was thrilled.

This was a first for me. To write a piece for a journal. To work with edits. To look at my writing from an editor's point of view. To say what I wanted to say but not say it in so many words. To be happy with snips and corrections.

I'm utterly grateful to the duo at the lookout journal for making this easy and enjoyable for me.

Here's the link. Have a read. Tell me what  you think. Share it if you'd like someone else to read it too.

of saris, goddesses and the common woman

I hope I can come back to regular blogging soon. I miss it for sure. It's time to make time and find the focus. 

Thank you for reading my words.
Have a wonderful day.

6 comments:

  1. Hari Om
    Arti, so lovely to 'see' you! I read your piece and liked it much. As a wearer of saris and having learned they can be as distinctive as tartans from my birth country, I enjoyed your 'flirtation' with the variety seen on you trip.

    Blogging is great fun and a good discipline - but I quite understand that 'life' happens and distracts! YAM xx

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    1. Thank you Yamini. So happy to see you here. Hari Om.

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  2. There is a wonderful adventure waiting for you - new vistas, new paths - with your talent and insight it can only be good - glad you have found something to inspire!

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    1. Thank you Selkie. I'm glad to see you here:)

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  3. Beautiful photos in the article.

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    1. Thank You Kristin. Happy to see you here. :)

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