It's all a matter of perception...
I awoke this morning to the darkness of a winter day. It was strange because I wasn’t sure the exact time, since by the look of the sky, it seemed to be predawn. But it wasn’t. I’m not great with northeast winters—all the cold and snow with bone-chilling winds. But I dislike the short days the most.
I awoke this morning to the darkness of a winter day. It was strange because I wasn’t sure the exact time, since by the look of the sky, it seemed to be predawn. But it wasn’t. I’m not great with northeast winters—all the cold and snow with bone-chilling winds. But I dislike the short days the most.
The dark days. Sometimes there is sunlight, sure. But there are many days of snow, cold and heavy cloud cover with an impending predawn feel. On the bright side if you utilize the way you feel to create and write, then winter can be good.
I'm reminded of something I’ve been working on. The feelings, the atmosphere-- I'm discovering a new planet for a Sci-Fi story. So in essence, the feelings this predawn day evoked is an asset for drumming up the exact mood I need to get this planet in orbit.
The colors of cold blueness came to mind. A distant sun, bluish tinges and a perpetual predawn atmosphere. More on the developing planet and the story that goes with it later...
As I sipped morning coffee and pondered about moods and such, I wondered about this lack of sun thing. Here are a few thought provoking questions for you:
Do you feel more blue and moody in the winter when the days are short and the sun is less prevalent? Does this affect your writing or creative flow and in what way? Which time of year sparks your creativity the most? And last, does the changing seasons spark different moods for certain work?
Okay, so there you have my thoughts for the day. I'd love to hear how you feel.
Kaye
