The first 1,000 are the most difficult

I began writing this daily blog in 2018. Today marks my 1,000th post.

Writing has helped me to clarify my thoughts. It’s helped me to stretch a muscle. It’s taught me that I’m able to show up consistently as a creative voice in the world. It’s reminded me to notice what I notice.

And importantly, it’s taught me the value of the Practice — the value of engaging with creativity daily — even when you don’t know where it will lead or whether it will prove worthwhile. (Note: it always leads somewhere interesting and it’s always worthwhile.)

I’ve had wonderful support along this journey, and I’ve met new friends too. To all of you: you’re in my mind as I write each day, and you’re in my heart as I express my gratitude.

Erin, Seth, Ryan, Angie, Jason, Taylor, Sue, Rohan, Mike, Bill and Heather, Kerry, Kristen, Dan, Michael, Mom, Dad, Gloria, Ray and Jutta, Allegra, Sharon, Stephen, Ajike, Kayle, Mike, Barry, Cath, Songy, Natalie, Amber, Nic, Meg, Srikanth, Julie, Catherine, Avraham, Sam, Alexis, Ashlee and Chris, Dave and Janie, Jean, Bill and Louise, Mark and Jodie, Viola, Peggy, Reinier, Lucia, Mary Margaret, Mary Ellen, Armaan, Jaynanne, Geoff, Susie, Rebecca, Tunde, Compton, Melissa, Matt, Gabi, Jean-Luc, Carol, Astrid, Peg, Toni, Kelly, Lige, and many others for the kind replies, shares, and forwards: Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I’ll see you again tomorrow.