How To Write With Boundless Enthusiasm

I have a passion for the Star Wars movies. I am not just a fan but fanatic about these wonderful fantasy adventures. I bought the VHS versions when they came out. I have the DVDs. I’m listening to the music while I write this article right now. I saw the second movie in the theater, The Empire Strikes Back at least 40 times; and the last movie Revenge of the Sith at least 20 times. (Shhh! Don’t tell my husband. He thought I was shopping.)
The journey began in 1977 when I took my 12-year-old son, Donald, to see the first Star Wars. Now, egad, I’m a grandmother still fascinated with this series of amazing adventures. I have to admit as a mother, wife and business woman I worried at times that there was something wrong with me as I seemed addicted to watching these movies over and over again.
You are probably wondering, “What does this have to do with writing?” Specifically writing with boundless enthusiasm. It has everything to do with it. What makes you a fanatic? What music drives you passionately? Is there a book that you have read dozens of times? Is there a movie in your life that you watch over and over again? Have you ever wondered why are you so passionate about this activity?
Once you identify the reasons you are passionate about something you can begin to write with boundless enthusiasm because now you know what it feels like. You must be aware of your feelings–as Obi Won said, “Go with your feelings, Luke.”
Our emotions play an important role in our writing success. We need positive energy and excitement to write and continue to write. I have difficulty writing when I’ve had a bad day or I’m stressed out. I need a positive attitude to keep on writing. I must have positive thinking friends and colleagues to communicate with each day. I need to read positive email messages–I delete anything that I think might be a negative message.
I now know that my Star Wars obsession helps me stay in a good mood. It keeps me going on a bad day. I can write with boundless enthusiasm if I begin playing the music about 30 minutes before I begin writing.
Have you identified those things in life that give you positive energy and excitement? If so, put on your favorite music and start writing with boundless enthusiasm.