A Space

   
     This morning, I grabbed my cup of coffee, my computer and a few of my thoughts.  Summer mornings are good for sipping coffee on my back porch and listening to the world around me come to life.  Slowly, cars began moving, dogs began barking, and thoughts began awakening.  There are few times of the year where life slows like it does in the summer to allow my brain to wake up and take in the world around me.

      So, I decided to start this space.  It will be a space for me to share words when they come.  I may post regularly or it may be quite sporadic.  Some posts may be profound and others may just be my musings about life.  However, I needed the space.  I needed the space that would be separate from my memories with my family because sometimes musings don't need to be included in the family "blog" book.  I needed a space where I could sit, write, question and reflect.

    As I thought about this need for space, I was struck by how that is true in everything.  Whether it is creative or time intensive, space must be given.  Sometimes we need space to think or to process.  Sometimes I can make up my mind quickly about an issue but other times, I need that space to let the idea or the concern soak in so that I can make a good decision.  Sometimes we need space to decompress - if I am going to get angry, it is usually because there is no space for me.  Sometimes we need space to cool down.

    Space also comes in the form of time.  With space, there must be time for the thinking or the decompressing or the cooling off to occur.

     Writing is no different.  In order for me to write, I must find time where there are no distractions, but I also need space.  I need space where my words can flow and where I can keep them for my own.  So, I am creating this space.  I have titled it "When I Wonder" because that is what it will hold....my wonderings, my questions, my musings, my thinking.   Maybe, as I wonder, question, muse, and think, I will strike a chord and others will join me in my thinking time.  I hope so.