My Creativity Boosted After I Fell Down the Mountain

Don’t try this at home.

Photo by Dr. J.

I had been visiting with my tiny pod of friends on top of a mountain in North Carolina this week. We had created a Friday night fire circle, the first one of a new year. It was glorious and heartwarming. After vaccinations, we were together again, doing something that felt absolutely normal. We shared a collective sigh as we stared into the fire, gazed at the stars, sang with the music playing, and talked about what’s coming next. Afterward, I walked down the road back to our vacation spot.

It’s dark on the mountain, but the moonlight lit the way until it didn’t.

Do you believe in fate, destiny, or what will be will be? I’ve had enough fascinating events in my life to know that when something out of the ordinary happens, pay attention.

So, I paid attention as I tumbled down the mountain.

As a human, I understand certain moments provide clarity. As a writer, I recognize everything is material.

Tapping into the energy of the area.

I am the type of person who is in tune with my surroundings. As a writer, this is helpful for description and perspective. This particular mountain has given me much for creative writing content. Every visit I…