by Naomi L. | March 16, 2016 | Blog, Creative Writing |
Silver Threading and Ronovan Writes‘s Writers Quote Wednesday is changing things up! Instead of simply sharing an inspirational quote, the challenge now is to write a flash fiction story or poem to go with it! Sounds like fun!
This week’s theme was romance, and the quote I chose is one commonly attributed to Dr. Seuss:
You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. – Dr. Seuss
I know so many quotes have been misattributed to Dr. Seuss that it’s hard to tell the true from the false, but though I have yet to find a credible source saying this quote is in fact a Seuss/Geisel original, I thought it was too beautiful to resist sharing for this theme. So without further ado, here’s a short romantic poem I wrote based on this lovely quote. Enjoy!
Insomnia
Awake in bed
Each night I rest,
The feelings inside me
Put to the test.
I gaze outside
At the starry skies,
Dreaming of you
Without closing my eyes.
Against the lure
Of sleep I fight.
I won’t let this feeling
Be lost to the night.
But though the dreams
May call from above,
They never can vanquish
The power of love.
Try as they might,
They’ll never tempt me.
They can’t be as good
As my reality.
Awake through the night,
I smile as I think,
‘Til I rest in your arms,
I won’t sleep a wink.
I hope you enjoyed my poem! Be sure to join the Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge and share your quote-inspired works! Thanks for reading!
Writers Quote Wednesday Writing Challenge is a weekly blogging event by Colleen Chesebro of Silver Threading in collaboration with Ronovan Hester of Ronovan Writes. Be sure to check out both these authors’ blogs for your weekly dose of inspiration! Happy writing!
by Naomi L. | March 2, 2016 | Blog, Creative Writing |
So I just discovered Silver Threading‘s Writer’s Quote Wednesday blogging event, a collaboration with Ronovan Writes‘ Be Writing on Wednesday event, and I thought to myself, “Hey, that sounds like fun! Maybe I should give it a try!” I do love quotes, after all, and writers can never have or share too much creative inspiration!
The quote I chose to share for this event is one of my all-time favorites: Albert Einstein’s wise words on the importance of imagination compared to knowledge.
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. – Albert Einstein
I first read the short version of this quote on a poster hanging in my seventh grade Science teacher’s classroom, and I remember that it instantly inspired me, especially since I had already decided by then that I wanted to be both a writer and a scientist. I always liked to believe that I could draw from both these sides of myself to succeed in life, that the imaginative artist in me would empower the knowledgeable scientist and vice-versa. This quote validates my belief that the power of the human mind is more than just what a person knows, and having come from one of the most brilliant minds in the world makes it all the more motivating. To this day, Einstein’s words remind me of the true meaning of education and intelligence: it’s not the number of facts you can memorize that matters, but the capacity you have to think and explore beyond the limits of this restricted world. Fellow writers, take heart: if you’re brave enough to set your imagination free, you can accomplish anything!
What’s your favorite inspirational quote? Be sure to check out #WritersQuoteWednesday and #BeWoW to share it with the rest of us!
#WritersQuoteWednesday is a weekly blogging event by Colleen Chesebro of Silver Threading. #BeWoW is a weekly blogging event by Ronovan Hester of Ronovan Writes. Be sure to check out both these authors’ blogs for your weekly dose of inspiration! Happy writing!
by Naomi L. | December 9, 2015 | Blog, Creative Writing |
How about some more fun with quotes? Last week, I was nominated for a Quotes Challenge by Millie Thom! Thanks for the nomination, Millie! It’s the first time I’ve been tagged in one of these, but the rules of the challenge are pretty simple:
- Post three different quotes on consecutive days. They can be from any source or your own. The three quotes can be of a similar theme or can all be completely different/unrelated.
- Nominate three people for the challenge.
The theme I chose for my quotes is one that has spoken to me since I was a child: individuality! Growing up, I never felt like I fit in with the “normal” kids, which is why I often took refuge in books. My love of reading inspired me to express myself through writing and embrace the quirkiness that makes me who I am, and I’m never happier than when I’m just being myself. Individuality is a virtue that’s lost on so many people, so for this challenge, I picked out three of my favorite quotes that celebrate being different and unique. I hope they’ll inspire you to love being yourself too!
And yes, I know I’m supposed to post these over three days in a row, but since I’m pretty strict about blogging mainly on Wednesdays, I decided to share my three chosen quotes in one fell swoop. I hope that’s okay! Let’s just say for the record that these count for yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Three Quotes on Individuality
The wizards represent all that the true ‘muggle’ most fears: They are plainly outcasts and comfortable with being so. Nothing is more unnerving to the truly conventional than the unashamed misfit! – J.K. Rowling
The Harry Potter books were a major part of my childhood, and this quote by author J.K. Rowling perfectly sums up why I related so much to her characters. Reading about Harry’s adventures made me believe there was something special about being different, and the fact that I didn’t fit in somehow made me magical too. So don’t be afraid to be an outcast; it’s way better than being a Muggle!
The best advice I ever heard: “Be who you are and say what you feel because people who mind don’t matter and people who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss
The short version of this quote is often mistakenly credited to Dr. Seuss, but its true origin is unknown. Nevertheless, it’s one of my favorite pieces of advice for those who are afraid to be themselves. Never let anyone shame you into trying to fit in, because your true friends are the ones who love you just the way you are!
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. – Mark Twain
Mark Twain was a man of many wise words and witty sayings. Never one for convention, he had plenty of thoughts on the foolishness of mankind, and one of my favorites is his quote about majority. Humanity is notoriously ignorant, so when we find ourselves agreeing with what most people are saying, can we really be sure we’re on the right side?
These are my three quotes on individuality! And now for my chosen nominees:
My Nominees
- Jennifer Zeiger
- Inion N. Mathair
- Jane Dougherty
I hope you enjoyed these quotes, and may they inspire you to be your wonderful self! Thanks again for the challenge, Millie!
What are your thoughts on these quotes? Do you have any favorite quotes about individuality?
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