A Dry Spell

I learned long ago that life is a series of ups and downs. There will be good times when things flow without effort. And there will be dark times when no matter how hard you try, it feels as if you’re sliding backwards down a muddy hill with each step.

I’m in one of those muddy hill valleys right now. It’s a time when nothing excites me and the creative juices won’t flow no matter how hard I try to force them. I feel as though I’m plodding along, one day after another, getting nowhere.

To put it plainly, I’m bored with life at the moment.

This is an exciting place to be, and I look forward to seasons like these. I know my mind is searching for something new to learn from. I’m bored with the status quo and I’m subconsciously looking for the next challenge. These have always been the times I’ve grown the most.

Until I land on it, I can only keep putting one muddy boot in front of the other and climb the hill, all the while keeping an eye out for the new thing that sparks passion.

Now that I’ve recognized the valley, the something will be right around the corner.