Have you ever thought “I was meant to do this” when you are working on a writing project. The sense of this feeling comes from our belief in fate and can aid in writing projects. Ever come up to a wall when writing a school paper or work report, then sat there racking your brain thinking of the best way to come through on the deadline. A common approach that is often dismissed as just a break is to calm your mind, rest, regroup then attack the problem again. It goes without saying that it takes the brutish and unrelenting action out of putting words to paper or digital document. This break time can be extended upon to become a method that can be applied to writing everyday. When using the “I was meant to do this” mantra and keeping the idea of fate in mind it is a powerful skill. This is not meditation but a way to ensure that what when we write it aligns closely with our vision.
Fate is hard to fathom however easy to apply. One tip for applying this method to writing projects is to simply don’t feel wrong. It’s OK to feel you did something wrong that is the nature of the craft, it’s always feels imperfect. When thinking about the issue, outline, problem or whatever it may be that we will be writing about we should make ourselves feel like we are right as rain. The ancient Egyptians believed fate was a godly feat and it did not carry many negative connotations that have been placed on it by popular society. When an Egyptian took a journey and it was successfully completed it was fate that was credited. Destiny carries more of the connotations that we are looking for in this article, however, one thing that Destiny does not have is ownership. Fate carries along with the connotation that we are allowed to take ownership of your work, something necessary for all writing endeavors. With that said the feeling “I was meant to do this” will come naturally given you have aligned with the balance of your ownership and the unknown. Don’t be scared of the unknown, you will know it once it comes or more literally you have put it down on paper. Most of the time it is not necessary to think deeply when using this method only realize that a writing project is not a problem at all. Its possible it is made up of smaller problems but in its entirety it is something meant to be presented to one or more viewers. With some understanding of the viewer, yourself and this mantra you will become the authority on your piece of writing. This can be especially helpful in creative writing where most of the ideas comes from you. It is not a constraint to think in terms of fate and the “I was meant to do this” piece of mind. It is actually quite freeing and relieves the pressure of micro-managing aspects that don’t need micro-managing.
For all skeptics that don’t use this type of method at all, think about what makes you capable as a writer. Is it grinding away at a project with knuckles and all or is it allowing your most valuable words to be released onto the page. If it is the latter you are in luck and this method will be a valuable skill to learn to become in harmony with. If you relate more to the former then possibly wait for the next installment of this article where we will discuss some of the things that can relieve some of the burdens of a tough writing project. Keep in mind creative writing projects are very much based on your own personality. Staying in tune with your inner voice using a method similar to this does require not listening to overbearing thoughts. With this method you will be able to find the motivation and insight that will allow you to create works are more likely to interest yourself and your readers.
