Do you have any rituals that you use when you need help getting into the ZONE? Care to share?
The zone? Do I have to do a dance to get in? Is there a secret handshake? A password? Like Tahiti? Is the best ritual the one that gets you in? Is it like the Bermuda Triangle? Care to share? Inquiring minds want to know.
Would you take that as a no? Or would you just take that as a crazy person typing what popped into his crazy head? I don't know why I'm asking as you can't answer right away. That is just weird, isn't it? Like a text that sits on your phone for ages and then you respond. Not sure why that went there, but it did. Does it even make sense? Another question. I guess I should stick to rhyming. At least I have flow as the crazy is given a go.
Did you guess which one it is? Do you have any rituals before you write? Cook? Workout? Use the bathroom? Hey, some kids do on the latter. The cat does too. Whatever works. And yeah, the answer is no. Just in case you couldn't find it. I just sit and write away. No rituals at all.
Enjoy life, forget the strife.
I thought the Cat's ritual was sleep, eat, and beat up the dogs?
ReplyDeleteThat is more of a life choice
DeleteLife choice, heh.
DeleteNo rituals except I brush my teeth first thing when I get up in the morning. So, I do have minty fresh breath to attack the day ahead. Does that count?
ReplyDeleteThat counts indeed. No nasty breath is a win.
DeleteThat's the best way. Just write.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is
DeleteI thought your cats would somehow get you into the mood. I don't have any rituals like dancing either.
ReplyDeleteBah, he gets me out of the mood lol
DeleteNo rituals before blogging, but I do think about future posts while I'm trying to go to sleep.
ReplyDeletehaha I've done that from time to time
DeleteI don't think I have any rituals either.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't seem like a lot do
DeleteI don't have any rituals before writing. Never thought of it but maybe there are those who do :-)
ReplyDeleteThat there may be indeed
DeleteThat's because you are ALL talent! I am envious!
ReplyDeleteTalent you say? Works for me.
DeleteI guess I could always try writing a rhyme and see what happens.
ReplyDeleteJust let it flow and away you will go
DeleteAlex is right, at list I hope a napping ritual is okay!
ReplyDeleteNapping is a fine way any old day
DeleteAll that came into my head during this was The Viking. Every time he goes to write anything on paper, he takes his pen and wiggles it around in the air. Almost like he's practicing what he's going to write before he actually does it on paper. Does that count as a ritual?
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I picture the cat letting out an evil giggle and cracking his paw knuckles before he begins to type. That would be considered a ritual.
lol yeah, that is a ritual. A weird one, but still a ritual.
DeleteWell the cat may do such things. He'll never tell though.
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ReplyDeleteHappy and healthy is so so at the moment for a few. We shall see. Hopefully better at your sea.
DeleteRitual In Waiting!
ReplyDeleteIt has or has been
Just do it
As a habit
Will help in many things
Hank
That it will
DeleteFits the bill
No ritual for me
ReplyDeleteJust use my imagination and write
Way to be
DeleteLet it fly free
As prolific as you are, you don't need rituals:)
ReplyDeleteNot a one
DeleteI vote for crazy brain saying what pops into it. Guess the new computer is working out?
ReplyDeleteWorks any old day that way. So far it is working out.
DeleteI probably couldn't function without rituals. You know, shooting the sunrise before going to work, putting the tent away before pedaling to the next town during Ride the Rockies, tying my shoes before I walk... just everyday stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteNeed to do what you have to do to keep yourself functioning. Not bad things to do either.
DeleteI suspect you're rarely out of the zone, Pat! Do you talk to your Poop Machines, cats, and dogs in rhyme? Have a good one!
ReplyDeleteNo zone out is had but I zone out lol I've gone all rhyme on occasion.
DeleteJust sitting and writing is the best way to go.
ReplyDeleteThat it is
DeleteMix it all together and call it ritual. Whatever gets the writing done, obviously.
ReplyDeleteGet it done and have some fun
DeleteKeeping distractions to a minimum is important for me.
ReplyDeleteDistractions sure can suck the time away
DeleteSo many rituals for so many folks
ReplyDeleteThat there be
DeleteGood for you! I'm glad you're one of those "write anytime, anywhere" kinda guys. But I must confess to being a teensy disappointed, too. I kinda envisioned you lining up several pens or nicely-sharpened pencils and sitting at your desk, just so, with a neat stack of paper... maybe having your favorite beverage beside you in your favorite mug or glass... and then having at it. (sigh) I guess Rene's right. No rituals... just unbridled talent. :)
ReplyDeletehaha well I can go all ocd if you want. But first I'd need a desk and paper and pencils. Got pens though.
DeleteNo rituals for me either. I don't believe in that superstition mumbo jumbo crap LOL
ReplyDeletelol we are with you. That mumbo jumbo can take a hike.
DeleteThat it can.
DeleteThe zone? I'm mainly familiar with flower zones:)
ReplyDeleteStay safe. Stay healthy.
Let it bloom
DeleteRitual? Not really. Unless deciding where to write counts. Office? Couch? Office? Couch? I usually open up my laptop, read my email and then remind myself I'm supposed to be writing, not emailing. :)
ReplyDeleteElsie
I don't think I have a ritual unless it's the order I do things before going to bed. Being retired I don't have much of a schedule. Each day flies. I don't get up at the same time, but do generally go to bed at the same time...or at least in the ball park. Stay well. Sandy's Space
Deletehaha well the couch and office can be hard to determine. What? You respond to emails? That must be your once a year thing hahahahaha
DeleteRetired sounds like the way to be. Do what you what when you want it.
I can't think of any rituals I have for anything.
ReplyDeleteBest way to be
DeleteLOL at your rhymes, Pat. Enjoy your rituals or lack of. My most important ritual is opening the file, which I don't do enough. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteYeah, opening it sure would help lol
DeleteIf he's late for the date
ReplyDeleteI ain't gonna wait
Unless he's super hot
but for me, he's always not
And I wouldn't know if I didn't wait
but by that time, it's far too late
I'll wish I ran away
and he won't get a roll in the hay.
...
lol can't be late
DeleteLonely is your fate
Show up early
Then 2 can get squirrely
No rituals for me - unless peace and quiet counts as one!
ReplyDeleteThat counts as helpful indeed
DeleteI think there are a lot of things I do on a regular basis, but really would not classify any of them as rituals. I think we all have our morning routines and evening routines, and during this time of secluded living I am sure we have all developed some routines that help us survive!
ReplyDeleteYeah, routines are what keep many a going these days indeed.
DeleteI am like Mary above. No rituals, but just routines. Good to see your name!
ReplyDeleteRoutines are the way.
DeleteMay bad habits at my spot
ReplyDeleteWhen I say many I mean a lot
Many a ritual too
Like talking about some friggin shoe
Or reading a kitty cat post
From coast to coast
You know it's true
Well, Scooby Doo!
How's life at your shore?
Round and round you go
DeleteLike a loo in a shoe foe
Or a chick on a stick
Ever so quick
Life is going. That count?
Life is going down the drain
DeleteSummer, winter
Snow or rain
Don't want to be in Spain
I'd rather wrestle Bane
His mask I'd take
Make no mistake
Or so they say
Don't mean to play
"Are you okay?"
No George, I'm not
Go sit in a McFly cot
That's a British crib
Don't bust no rib
Just so you know
At the Kitty Cat Show
Gotta go!
Yep. Nothing much
DeleteAll out of touch
From winter to summer
A big bummer
Stuck at every shack
With no I'll be back
No rituals here, except getting bundled up before we go outside because it's COLD IN MAY here. -_- It's so weird that there is no sun up here. Staying with my mom for a bit. She's super sick so we're taking care of her. I hope all is well there.
ReplyDeleteYou got so used to the Florida weather. Hopefully she is getting on the mend at least a little bit. Know it will be a long while with that crummy stuff.
DeleteI think one just needs to sit down and write. You have to be comfortable, have a drink beside you and just start...that’s the biggest hurdle
ReplyDeleteThat it surely is. Just don't spill your drink on the computer lol
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