I am enjoying connecting with you through my blog. I’d say “again,” but I’m not sure if you’re joining me again after my hiatus or following along for the first time. I took off and on for a year. It wasn’t writer’s block. It was writer’s discipline or the lack of it.

I had plenty of notes and drafts, but I couldn’t—or didn’t—quite get across the finish line. I can make excuses, but there’s no need. You probably know the list, whether you’re a writer, or it rings true to a task or list of your own. I second-guessed myself. I felt as if I was too busy. I wasn’t sure I had anything important enough to share. I wanted to do it for the right reasons and in the right timing, and that’s where I am now.

It’s important to me, not because I’ve stopped second-guessing myself, not because I believe I have something of paramount impact to share, but because it’s part of who I am. The disciplines encourages me. The reflection of authentic writing humbles me. And the connections I have with so many people encourages me.

What is something you aren’t doing as much as you have in the past, yet you’re confident it’s not something you should stop altogether? Connecting with friends? Reading and reflecting? Learning new ideas or going deeper on familiar topics? Whatever it is, today is a good day to set a goal. Make it realistic. Make is soon. Refuse to put it off based on insecurities, others’ impressions or words, or a lack of time. You don’t have to go all in at once. Take a step.

It’s time to get ready. It’s time to take a step.