Contemplating Weather
I know, I know. Contemplating weather?
Trust me…
When I was… oh, young. I can’t remember how old I was, really. When I was younger than I am now and still living with my parents, my brother and I were at home. The other brother was… somewhere. My father came home early with a coworker because it was raining at their work site.
They hadn’t but stepped into the house for a minute when we heard the wind, looked outside and saw the spinning cyclones right outside the windows and rushed into the basement. Twin tornadoes went around our house for what seemed like ages.
The house took minimal damage, but we lost all the sheds. And our laundry - including knickers - flew across half the county.
For about a year after that, whenever the wind started blowing hard, I didn’t feel safe until I was in the basement. Scary stuff…
What is your favourite kind of weather? Why? What kinds of things do different weather patterns make you feel? Have you ever been caught in dangerous weather? Has weather ever scared you?
Remember, to help clear your mind before you start writing, take a few deep breaths. Focus on the sound of the air entering and leaving your lungs. Let the noises and worries of the day fade for a few moments while you focus only on breathing.
After you are calm, think about your experiences and start writing.
Wishing you heaps of creativity, a generous muse and heaps of time to write. Feel free to check in here with your progress for the day/week/month/etc.
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