I picked up a box of Mitsubishi 9852EW (HB) pencils at Penny Post in Alexandria a few months back. They’re a solid, dependable work horse that I’ve found myself coming back to again and again.
This morning I reached for one to start my Morning Pages ritual and noticed for the first time that it says “Master Writing” on one side of the pencil body.
The first time I read these two words, it sounded like a command:
(You will) Master Writing with this pencil.
The second time, I heard a note of encouragement:
(You can) Master Writing with this pencil.
And the third time, I read it as a marketing slogan:
(You can) Master Writing with this pencil.
I’ve been in a groove of late, writing out my first drafts by hand with pencil. I find that I edit myself less and am more willing to take risks on paper. The ritual of finding a quiet place to sit, cracking open a notebook, and grabbing a pencil to write out my thoughts by hand has been productive.
I look forward to refining and sharing some of my recent writing. More soon.
Have a terrific weekend.
++ Brett ++