I write every day because it forces me to dig... for material, for clarity, and for purpose. I have always found pride in being a ditch digger. To force yourself to do things that you do not want to do is really tough, but it can get you to find some amazing treasures within the world... and within yourself.
As a landscaper years ago, I loved being placed in front of a giant brush field, in 95 degree weather, with bees attacking and told by the property owner "work your magic."
After working 12 hours, losing tons of water weight, and receiving wicked sun burn, I had very little left in the tank. However, I always looked at it as a way to test myself: How far will I go before I just can't/won't go anymore?
It requires you to do WHATEVER it takes to redirect your concentration towards something other than the awful experience you are doing at that moment. You need to put your mind at ease...or somewhere else.
For me, what did the trick was the right song & thoughts of the next few years (the light at the end of the tunnel).
By forcing yourself to do things you do not want to do, you acquire certain tools that will only help in the days to come. Tools that will help you to dig further and faster. Days that you considered "tough" or "difficult" THEN...are not "tough" or "difficult" NOW or in the future.
That is why I ask myself one question each time we consider adding a new person to our team: "Is this person willing to dig?"
The way I see it, a person that is willing to dig ...is willing to do whatever it takes to find those amazing treasures with us.
How far will you go? If you're like us and think "as far as it takes". Then, grab a shovel and work your magic.
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