Observe and absorb…

Okay, I kinda stole this title from my friend. She told me that was her reason for attending the Women’s March. Sometimes we just want to watch and see what’s happening. We do know what it’s all about, but we might want to see what is happening up front. Sort of feel the crowd, or maybe we believe in what’s happening and want to be a part of it, just don’t want to lead the masses. So, we observe and absorb.

This weekend, I am in New York City attending the Writer’s Digest Conference for the first time and why am I here? I don’t have a novel yet, or an action thriller or crime story, mystery or romantic novel to offer. I am here to observe and absorb. I have always classified myself as a teacher, but seriously, I am a learner. I love my kids everyday and I guide them to learn certain stuff but in fact, they teach me! I observe  them constantly to figure out what they need and how I can supply it to them. I absorb their feelings and try to convince them it is fun to learn something for themselves. It helps me understand them and in turn, they understand me better too! I am constantly learning through observation and absorption. I did attend a class today and attended the opening keynote speaker who was very inspiring to me. She told her audience to write what you know and be true to yourself and your writing. I’m glad she told us that, because that is what I am best at doing, being myself.

Do you observe and absorb? Follow others around you, watch them, see what they need or want. Be aware. Help them be the best they can be, it will make you better and the whole world will be much better for it. Go forth, observe and absorb.