A writing hiatus that turned inspirational?

Some of you may have noticed that I haven't blogged much in the last month, although I really wanted to! There have been some changes in my schedule. I am back at work on a part-time basis, and working in a field I love. In the past, I focused more on child psychology but this last year has led me to explore social services in the gerontology field.

I have been hired to work with support services on a government grant that wants to lead the field in providing stimulating activities for seniors who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or MCI (mild cognitive impairment). It's exciting, innovative and ... yes, scary. It made me question if I was doing everything I wanted to do with my life before it might become too late.

So...what with work, helping the kids deep into school studies, volunteering, leading workshops, book reviewing, after school activities, teaching, housecleaning, and cooking, my time is seriously compromised! BUT, and this is a big but, I find that I am more inspired than ever. People contact, that is: talking, brainstorming together, laughing, hugging, and doing things together with different people in one's life is so essential in gathering the experiences that makes one's writing good, so good in fact that others want to read it. Including yourself.

Are you stuck? Tired? Unmotivated? Take the needed time off. It's okay. I repeat. It's okay. And necessary sometimes. Get out there and do what you've always wanted to do. Take risks. Do things differently. Challenge yourself. Call that friend you've neglected lately. Visit your mom and dad. Listen to their stories. Listen to your kids. Say good morning to that grouchy neighbour. Buy your wife some flowers or chocolates or both! Ask your hubby out on a date. Okay, I think you get where I'm going with this. And if you don't, then you might need that writing hiatus more than you think. Anyone else experience the writing hiatus inspirational moment? Yes? Do tell.