in·spire ( n-sp r )
v. in·spired, in·spir·ing, in·spires
v.tr.
1. To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence.
2. To fill with enlivening or exalting emotion:
3.a. To stimulate to action; motivate
b. To affect or touch:
4. To draw forth; elicit or arouse
5. To be the cause or source of; bring about
6. To draw in (air) by inhaling.
7. Archaic
a. To breathe on.
b. To breathe life into.
v.intr.
1. To stimulate energies, ideals, or reverence
2. To inhale.
What makes you tick? What twerks your Miley? Or should that be…Miley’s your twerk…okay, moving on. I promise.
I’m not asking where you get your stories from or your general writing ideas. I’m talking about what spurs you on to actually do it? And not just writing, but whatever your passion pushes you to pursue.
I like writing and whether I’m good at it or, more often than not, bite the big one, I obviously feel compelled to continue. Why is that? I mean, I could just read. There are plenty of novels in which to bury my brain and countless instructionals to whet my wits. I already have a job in make-up artistry and when I’m not doing that, I’m plenty busy in the homemaker department. I don’t actually have to write. In fact, I need to steal time to make that happen and honestly, it can be quite stressful. Did I really just say that?
Me, I tend to be inspired by understanding and authenticity, kindness and sincerity, compassion and positivity. Promoting what’s loved rather than bashing what’s not.
I’m also encouraged by support and recognition. Yes, I do it for me and would continue to do so even if no one ever took notice, yadda, yadda, yadda, but when it comes right down to it, I am very motivated by these two things as well. There’s no other feeling in the (writing) world quite like the appearance of a gold (really it’s orange, but in my mind it’s gold) star at the top of my blog telling me someone’s ‘liked’ my post. Or better yet, a plus sign signaling a new fan (really these are called followers, but I don’t like that word so much) and even better still, an interview published for all to see because of a writing contest I placed well in. Yup, mega motivating, albeit cheek-reddening and sort of bewildering.
Sending some inspiration your way Hazy 📇✏️📖 … I love your writing!
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Inspiration received! ❤
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I’m with you, Hazy! Nothing wrong with recogition being a motivator. Besides that, I have to be in the mood to write. Otherwise, it’s wasting my time, I get crabby and no one wins.
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And no one likes a crabby-pants, Marilyn! ;0) LOL! I don’t wait for a mood, but rather write when I am lucky enough to have an indulgent moment, but I do know how it feels when that ‘mood’ hits. It’s glorious! Thank you for commenting!
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Hi Hazy, I have known you since you were very young, but that is not why I have to say that I am so very proud of you, you are truly gifted!
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Thank you, Emily!
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Hazy, I have a gene that compels me to tell stories. If we ever met in person and you asked me about my red plates, I’d tell you why I bought them, where I bought them, and what they represent in my life. It’s a blessing and a curse. Thanks goodness I can write so I can get it down on the page. And I agree with Marilyn. When I don’t do it I’m a true crab. And boy do I have a story to tell you about that. . .I’m glad you’re writing and sharing your gift.
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Umm, I have red plates too! LOL. Yeah, I guess it’s a common gene amongst writers. Maybe we’re born with it, maybe it’s Maybelline…who knows? Who am I kidding…we’re born this way!
Let’s all keep writing. Like I told Marilyn – no one likes a crabby pants!
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I get it. Comments on your blog mean people not only read what you wrote, but felt strongly enough about it to scroll down and pound out a thought of their own. On the one hand, that really doesn’t take much time. On the other hand, few people take the time to do it, so the people who do tend to make a blogger’s day.
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Yeah, something like that. ;0)
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