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A Simple Question

January 15, 2015 by Pat Bean

“Writing something (or doing something) you want to write is never a waste of time.” – Tracey Barnes Priestley

Playing around with art is one way I get a sense of achievement even when I feel what I have created is not very good. And that happens quite often.

What Do You Really, Really, Really Want?

I came across the above question this morning, and it stopped me in my tracks. While I have goals as a writer — the No. 1 current priority being to get my book, “Travels with Maggie,” published – I knew that wasn’t the answer.

After only a few minutes of contemplation, I wrote:

I want to live out my days with lots of laughter, love, creativity and a daily sense of achievement. I think this answer may change how I look at life in the coming days.

So what do you really, really, really want?

Bean Pat: Talk to the Animals: http://tinyurl.com/ndxgtj2 If you like Louis Armstrong and animals, you’ll love this. I smiled through the whole video

Posted in Journeys, Writing | Tagged achievement, creativity, Louis Arstrong . laughter, love, Wants | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on January 15, 2015 at 6:30 am | Reply lenleatherwood

Thanks, Pat. This helps me reframe my answer as well.
- on January 15, 2015 at 11:03 am | Reply Pat Bean
  
  It was an interesting exercise. Thanks for commenting Len
on January 15, 2015 at 10:47 am | Reply totsymae1011

I want to have a healthy lifestyle, write full-time and not be concerned about money coming in. I wanna eat bonbons via satellite with former co-workers watching with envy.
on January 15, 2015 at 11:04 am | Reply Pat Bean

Sounds great to me, especially the bonbons, although I would probably say ice cream.
on January 16, 2015 at 3:43 am | Reply Barbara Mull

That’s what I need, too, Pat, with a dose of enough health to enjoy the rest of my days.
on January 18, 2015 at 10:54 am | Reply Nancilynn

i want my artistic soul stimulated enough…
- on January 20, 2015 at 5:49 am | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Go for it girl.
on January 21, 2015 at 3:08 pm | Reply Diane Henders

What a lovely painting – you’re very talented! 🙂
- on January 22, 2015 at 6:45 am | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Thanks Diane.