“I had let the constant onslaught of bad news convince me that unless I singlehandedly turned the tide, there was no point in trying.

No. I wouldn’t ask that of anyone else, I shouldn’t ask it of myself.

I’ll tell a stupid joke. I’ll tell a story making an obscure reference that not even a tenth of my readers will get. I will tell a shaggy dog story with an atrocious pun. And if even one person’s day has been made brighter by it, it’s worth doing.

And who knows, I might write something that is wise, or profound, or uplifting too.

I have decided to be kinder to myself, and to keep writing. I’ve reached double digits so far in February, and I’m having fun with it.”

— @MicroSFF

• Lower the bar
• Be kind(er) to yourself
• Keep showing up!
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