I have wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember. Sure I wanted to be other things as well...children always think they can be the master of many talents and I was no different. I wanted to write poetry, create children's books, and be a veterinarian. I kinda changed my mind on being a vet the day my mother made me perform the Heimlich maneuver on my pet Chihuahua that was choking on a chicken bone at the time. But the urge to write children's stories never left me...even when I turned my back on writing for so long...
Some writers go through their life never realizing the potential within. They hide their strength behind weak words and wait for others to show them the greatness that lies inside. Why are we afraid? Do we need someone to "blame" if we don't succeed? Or do we doubt ourselves so much that we need someone else to tell us we can be great before we believe it ourselves?
I think now is the perfect time to be a writer. I don't want to wait until someone tells me its okay to want this. I don't want to wait until the world thinks it's ready for another great story. I want to live up to the idea of greatness and show the world it was worth taking a chance on me. Just maybe I can be a small inspiration to someone else to keep working at it...to never give up...that no matter the struggle, being a writer is SO worth it..
And if I happen to stumble along the way, I just want to make sure I always at least LOOK like I know what I'm doing...
This is just the kind of inspirational post I needed to read right now. And the picture of the horse is great. Imagine all the stories that image alone could inspire.
ReplyDeleteHi L.G. and welcome to my blog! I'm glad you like the post. I have been sitting on that horse picture for about two months now...just waiting for the right time to use it...I think it went well with today's message, don't you? ;0)
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I think you're right, now's the perfect time to write. Good advice.
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Hi Moody and welcome to my blog! There are so many changes and exciting news happening almost every day...who WOULDN'T want to be a writer right now? ;0)
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There is no time like the present! And no one is going to do it for you, so you're right - get out there and give it your best shot!
ReplyDeleteHi Susanna! Can't you just feel the great waves of energy in the writing community these days? So many choices, so many changes...if we can just ride this wave, oh what wonderful adventures will come our way!
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That horse has a facial expression, doesn't he?(Please tell me you can see the nonchalance too!)
ReplyDeleteHi Annalisa! No, you aren't imagining things and yes, I can see it too! ;0)
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Go for it and stay positive and work hard! And thanks for sharing your motivational blurbs and pics. I should hang the "Don't wait for the world.." one on my office wall. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! When I began this blog in December of last year, I promised myself that it would always be a place for people to come for a cherry thought or an inspirational post...I can only hope I have managed to brighten someone's day every now and again..
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What a great post. You're right, it's up to no one us but ourselves to do this. I think it's always the right time for a great story!
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Hi, Nick, and welcome to my blog! I see you completed the A to Z Challenge with your creativity intact. I also see you are living in Scotland and since I am part Scottish, maybe that makes us kindred spirits? ;0) I am a new follower...
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I think there is a difference between destined to become a writer and destined to write. It is one thing to dream of becoming a writer but quite another being sucked in when you have always regarded writing a chore (it was used as a punishment at school).
ReplyDeleteEnthusiasm wanes more than belief and apathy becomes the danger. It becomes a sprint or a siesta with no middle ground. Anything less than when the memories are fluid is hardwork and weak, it is better to forget about it a while because the reward is when the rains come.
Hi JP! I agree with your idea of there being differences between the two. Fortunately I was not driven to write unnecessarily during my school years and I now enjoy the freedom to writing whenever and whatever I please. I sincerely hope there will be someone out there in the world that is interested in readine my words, but if not, then at least I will still know in my heart that I am a writer!
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This is an AWESOME message! ... WILL SOMEONE PLEASE HELP THAT POOR HORSE ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Erik! Thank you for your kind words! When I saw that horse it really had me wondering just WHAT in the world he was doing just BEFORE he landed in there? Maybe you could write a story about that and HOW is he gonna get out? Lol...
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PS...you might want to check out tomorrow's blog...I think you will like it! ;0)