before I write

I came upstairs to the computer to write about the last couple of weeks in my life, but now that I have read a few blog postings from others, I have lost my ambition. The weeks have been difficult and I am trying to work through the detritus. I believe focusing on a specific problem or emotional response is suggested by some professionals. Focus, however, is not my strong point.  If I can whittle my attention down to only a handful of thoughts at one time, I am doing well.
In summary (a phrase I direct my students to avoid), I need to better organize my current brain activity before I write.