True life

I am reading this book called Forbidden by Ted Dekker which suggests the idea of life without emotions. In essence it is no life at all. Truly a living dead. I can't imagine life without emotions. Everything that happens to us as humans is gaged on emotions. Even writing or art hinges on that only human trait. If we could not feel the sorrow, the pain, the joy, the love of living then all of life would be worthless, writing would be meaningless, and  art useless. I desire to write stories and poems that will show people true life with emotions. Yes it might hurt but hurting comes with living. There is so much power in a story that a writer writes which can  affect and even change a person's worldview. For this reason it is important that the story impart truth or life to the reader. The message that is being taught through the emotions that your words emote can in some instances be life and death for the reader. Who knows if one has truly lived? There is one way and that is through Jesus. He is the giver of true life and inspires writers to remember the point of suffering pain and sorrow to gain the wonderful love everyone is craving.
I urge you to record the stories that inspire life to bring truth to the world. The future lies in the hands of you writers.
Lucie Inspired

Christmas stories

Today on Christmas I urge you to remember the true story of Christmas. We read "The Night Before Christmas" and "A Christmas Carol." Yet when do we truly love to pick up the Bible and read the story of Jesus' birth. There are so many traditions that families make but more than any other tradition twos would be the most important. My family hasn't done it every year but when we do I enjoy it. Since I have heard it so much I try to look at the story from a different perspective. This year I hope you will join me in not only reading the great literary works of Christmas but also the story of Jesus.

Hard Truth

A wise woman once told me that I should pursue what I'm good at and make it better. Ever since I've been trying to always develop my skill in writing. Some times I get discouraged but I am so thankful for my sister who willingly reads my work and gives me feedback.
If you want to grow in your writing don't give up when you feel bad about your work. Go find someone who will tell you honestly what they think.  Don't be afraid to hear the hard truth if that's what they give you. It can help you grow and learn. Still don't give up. Search about writing from those who have done before you. This is the best way to learn.
Also I have taken upon oneself the challenge for this coming new year. I am going to try to learn a new word each day. Now I know I talked about enlarging your vocabulary before and this is a way to do it. If you go to merriam Webster's dictionary website you cab see the word they post for each day. I would be delighted if anyone would like to do his with me. If so comment on this post.
Lucie Inspired

Rhyming and Roaming

When I write poetry I usually write in free verse. Yet sometimes I have this delusion that people won't think that my poetry is real if it doesn't rhyme. Whenever someone thinks of poetry the first thing that comes to mind is rhyme? So I ask why is that. Obviously my concern is not correct because there are very famous poets who write in free verse.
So why is there such a push for resuming in poetry. Yes it sounds nice but after a whole it gets old. The same patterns over and over again. I find myself roaming for the perfect roaming word. Half the time I can't even find the word that I really want.With free verse I can express my thoughts without be constricted by finding a rhyming word.
So of you decide to write poetry or you already do, don't be so caught up in rhyming that you miss the chance to freely express your heart and mind. Roaming isn't everything and usually it involves a lot more roaming.
Lucie Inspired

Success vs failure

.I heard this quote the other day but now don't know who the author is. Yet it structor me as profound. "Failure is never fatal and success is never final." All of my life I fav been afraid of failure, believing that if I failed my life would end. Yet I was also so afraid the once I achieved success I would loose it. Either way I was always striving to secure success without having to fail. Maybe I still am.
In writing it is so important to continue to write even if you deem your work a failure. I tend to be pessimistic but I am trying to be optimistic about my gift of writing and I encourage you as well. Don't get so focused on success that you're to afraid of failure. In failure there is always lesson to learn that will help you succeed success.
Lucid Inspired

Choosing words

It is so hard when writing poetry or prose to choose the right words. I have tried to think of the right words many times but they always seem to escape me. The question is how to broaden my vocabulary. The best remedy that I know of is to read, read, read. Nothing can enlarge one's vocabulary more than reading. I used to read romantic fiction  all the time but now I have trained myself o enjoy literary fiction as well. Dickens, Cooper, etc. They all can introduce many words into a readers vocabulary unknowingly. Don't be discouraged by not being able to find the wlord to express what you are thinking. You can always utilize a thesaurus or a dictionary. Don't give up.
Lucie Inspired

Great work of a great author. He took the initiative to try to change his society. He strived to make a difference.

Empty struggles

Here is a poem I wrote titled Up the downward staircase
Upthe downward staircase,
Trudging, I ascend.
Rising up slowly
My baggage weighing me down
Defeat ard discouragement beat me
My effort begins to wane
Striving ceases to bring me
Contentment, peace, blessing.
Up the downward staircase
Still I climb
Hope gives way to sorrow,
Through each step I rise higher.
All my work is noting
Emptiness is all I've found.
Each step seems that much higher.
Success I'll never reach.
The staircase over winding
Into stormy clouds
Defeated but ever climbing,
I walk up the downward staircase.
I wrote this out of inspiration from Ecclesiasties where the writer says life is meaningless and empty. I wanted to express the emotions a man would feel having worked his whole life for success and never achieving what he wanted so badly. Hence the title. It is supposed to invoke the idea or image of trying at something that one will never reach. In the imagery it is impossible to ever make it to the top of a staircase going the wrong direction.
So often in life as writers yes either try something and don't have success or we strive for a long time but never get the fulfillment of our work. It is important to remember that any work will not last forever. It's purpose is to make a different now. I encourage every reader to find some kind of creative way to make a difference with your writing. Maybe write a satire or a a didactic story. Ney a comedy where the main character learns a lesson. Write an encouraging poem. There are so many ways that we can toicj our world for good. Just don't sit around and strive for empty things.

Lucie Inspired

Rejection and acceptance

Any time I think of my writing being rejected I become so afraid? Why is that? I fear people telling me that my writing is not good, or even worse, boring. I desire that people enjoy what I spend time writing. I'm sure every creator has the same wishes for their works.
At the same time I always fear that people will tell me that my writing is good when they don't really think it is. Whether you are an experience writer or a beginner (like me), don't underestimate the power of your work or fear to much direction from others. For a long time I wouldn't show my stories to other people because I was afraid of the criticism I would get. But now I have learned that though I don't like it, criticism can be good.
So keep your eye open for experience people who can give you advice. Learn to accept criticism and don't let the fear of reaction hold you back.
Lucie Inspired

Inspiration

As I was reading a question that the author asked puzzled me. Here it is: "Does an author have to be inspired to write?" What if the person has a talent yet they don't feel inspired? I guess that makes me wonder what is meant by inspiration. I think of inspired as being a driving force behind a person's words, thoughts, and creative works that really makes an impression on the reader. I believe that one does need inspiration. For how can a creative piece really be created and truly one's own if it is not from the heart and mind of the writer. The emotions or tone of the author has to come through the written words. Without inspiration many great works would not be around today. Inspiration is the necessary ingredient of any young or aspiring author. After mulling over this question for many days, I have decided that to truly make a work of creative genius, inspiration must be present.

So how do you get inspiration? I'm sorry to have to tell you this but it is not something that you can just buy off the internet. The inspiration that authors have come from their minds either from natural talent or through hard focus and work. Many ideas will be rejected until the author finds just the perfect one. Don't be discouraged dear reader. Hope is there for you. If you desire to write but don't feel that you have any inspiration here are some suggestions.
-use real life stories or something that is familiar for you to write about
-dreams can be revealing of your own hopes or dreams that can make a story
-go fairy tale bookish and write something different from reality
-write about things that interest you
Lucie Inspired