#SOL2019 Day 18: Missed a Few . . . Carrying On . . . (Aiming for the Center)

During the last few days, I have fallen off the slicing wagon. I could use the excuse we were on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean with limited Internet access, but the truth is I just lost momentum. Prior to setting sail, I vowed to compose something each day. However, my good intentions failed me. 

My word for 2019 is CENTERED. I chose this word because I am often drawn to extremes. The polarities of life pull me from one end of the continuum to the other, luring me to throw in the towel or plow ahead recklessly. The gremlins in my head say, "Just give up, Tenille. You don't have to finish this challenge. Life happens. Let it go." But a quieter, resolved part of me says, "Begin again."

So I am writing this morning—not about my failure—but about seeking the center. I will inch back towards a writing habit I'd hoped to develop. It might not be perfect. It won't always get done on time. But I want to keep trying. To any other fellow slicers out there who have slipped up, I encourage you to reenter the challenge when you feel ready.