Every creator needs inspiration, a muse, a way of seeing the world around them. This week we’re taking a look inside the mind of a writer, This Writer – points a finger at her chest, to discover the journey of Creating your Destiny. Do you identify with any of the following 5 quotes? If so, what do they mean for you? Enjoy!
The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath
From the outset there’ll be a Wicked Gremlin whispering all of your faults to you. And to be able to create you must learn to silence or at least ignore that pesky Gremlin. Set aside your self-doubt and begin.
Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. ~Erich Fromm
Letting go of that Gremlin requires courage. There are million and one reasons why you haven’t started, or shouldn’t carry on. But what about that one good reason to begin? Find your courage and let your imagination take flight.
Anxiety is part of creativity, the need to get something out. ~David Duchovny
It’s ok not to have your shit together. It’s ok that you have baggage. In fact, it’s bloody marvellous. Use your experiences as fuel. Like the fairy tale of the girl who spun straw to gold.
Creativity has got to start with humanity and when you’re a human being, you feel, you suffer. ~Marilyn Monroe
Take those bad times and allow them to glitter on the pages, humanity is something we can all identify and connect with.
Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity. ~Bo Bennett
Now that you’re on your way, cherish your passion, knowing that the gift to create has been bestowed upon you and will carry you through the highs and lows of life.
Go create your own destiny!!!
Thanks for stopping by. Do you have a quote based on the theme: Creativity? If so, please share it with me. Or tell me which quote you most identified with and why.
You know I love hearing from you. Until next time, Much Love x
Lorraine Ambers 
I absolutely love the quote by Erich Fromm. It’s so true, in order to find creativity, you do need to let go of certainties. Because creativity for me means to create something new, something that hasn’t been there before. And no one knows what will become of it beforehand. So it takes courage, but I think it’s worth it 🙂
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊, just thinking about a blank page set my fear off. But knowing that something beautiful can be created in that space is a wonderful feeling. 😍
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Reblogged this on Ethereal Seals: Dragonsoul and commented:
Here are some inspiring quotes from a fellow blogger. Enjoy. 🙂
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Thanks for reblogging. 😊
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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I get the truth in each of these quotes, but especially the first one.
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This quote helped me take the plunge into blogging. It’s truly motivational. Thanks for reading.
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I love the quote about enthusiasm! I always try to approach my writing with an enthusiastic, positive, and energetic headspace, and I think I’m going to have to steal that quote and put it on my wall. A lot of great things can be created with a bit of enthusiasm. Thank you for compiling and sharing these quotes. 🙂
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Love your thoughts, you’re so right. Enthusiasm is a great energy.
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I think there’s a little piece of all of us in every quote. Creativity has so many ingredients. Some rise to the top only to be replaced by something new.
Whatever it is, it works. That’s why we are who we are.
Love the quotes. Thanks for sharing.
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Marlyn Monroe, hit the hardest, because poetry was my therapy… but all of them make up the gumbo of creativity or the lack there of… thanks… I enjoyed this blog
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And thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Much appreciated.
*gumbo* I’ve never seen the word being used in this context… I love it. 💙
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your most welcome and deserving
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“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” Fromm is right. For whatever reason, most of us are not creative thinkers. I’m not so sure that’s a bad thing. The world might not be stable enough to raise a family if everyone were to question every certainty.
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You might be right, my practical husband is often my anchor to reality. Thank heavens for such a wonderful mix of people in the world.
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By the way…
“Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” ― Rumi
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What a fantastic quote. It’s truly thought provoking. Thanks for sharing. 💙
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These are pretty good 😀
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I love all of them but the first quote really resonated with me as did the last. I still battle with issues of self doubt and comparison. But then on other days I’m filled with so much enthusiasm and passion I could nearly burst! Thanks for a motivating post.
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You’re not alone with those fluctuating thoughts. I hope you have more enthusiasm and passion days that self-doubt one’s.
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Thankfully I do.
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Thanks for reblogging.
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