Directions, October 24, ‘24 :

— Only read and watch things you really care about.

— Pay attention : to your thoughts ; feelings ; environment. Why did you stop paying attention ? You were overwhelmed, confused. Note what stands out to you, even if it doesn’t get written down : take stock of it.

— Don’t use the avoidance of self-indulgence as an excuse to hurt yourself.

— Like my Pigeon said : austerity is curative, not self-expression.

— Don’t be shy. Learn about the people you are curious about. It’s part of why you’re here.

— Write everyday.

— Outline the shape of the story you want to tell.

— Read everyday unless you are tired.

— Clean your writing space, then your bed, then your floor, then the walls.

— Pray for yourself & others. It is OK that it has been far easier for you to accept others than yourself. That it has been far easier to love others than yourself. But work on it.

— Lead yourself.

— Inject on time. Teach yourself that you can do the things you say you will.