Reclaiming My Writing Mojo

Stardate 01.17.2026

I’m taking a victory lap today. It's a quiet celebration for surviving a difficult time in my life. While I’m keeping the details private, let's just say the wheels were falling off in multiple areas of my life.

I sought help. At first, the requests were unanswered. I became more desperate.

The one thing that didn’t stop was showing up here daily on this blog — even when this darkness moved in like storm clouds signaling danger ahead. I was stuck for too long.

Today, I’m celebrating the positivity that has returned. It’s not forced. It didn’t return overnight. I simply kept moving forward until the sun came out.

Today I’m reclaiming my writing mojo. I feel like a surfer who learned to ride the big wave. This one I’m on now is the big kahuna.

For those of you who know about my personal life, no, the storm is not over — I’m just learning how to dance in the rain. Surely, there will be more storms in the future.

Thank you for your support. Have a great day.

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📖 Scripture Guidance
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." — Isaiah 40:31

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🖖 Captain’s Addendum

Spock: “It appears you’ve reacquired your verbal propulsion, Doctor.”
Bones: “Don’t get carried away, Spock. He’s just surfing the big one without wiping out… yet.”

Michael’s reflection: Some victories are quiet, almost invisible. I’m learning to honor each step forward, no matter how small it seems to the world. Even when the storm hasn’t passed, celebrating these moments reminds me I’m still moving — and that’s enough.

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Join me here: https://substack.com/@michaelmulliganlivelong

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📝 Mission Log
Today’s reminder: It’s okay to celebrate the quiet victories. Keep showing up. Keep moving forward. Your resilience is a light for others.

With gratitude,
Michael