Why Writers and Creatives Should Read Quotes Everyday
Carpe Diem with the power of words
I love quotes. They’re like mind snacks for better living. There are days when I want a mental pick me up or perspective shift.
These days, I don’t have the headspace or energy to dive into a self-help or personal growth book. Or even a motivational podcast. I find these are the days when a quotes slots right in like a well-fitting glove. Effortless and apt.
In my lifetime I must have read thousands, if not tens of thousands of quotes. I can’t get enough of them. I’ve even tried my hand at writing a few of these, in the form of aphorisms.
In the online world of meaningless memes, so-called funny cat videos, and other trivia. It’s refreshing when I get a picture of a quote from a friend or colleague, that sparks something within me.
The right quote can change the direction of your day
I’ve had instances when a single quote has been the catalyst to a more empowered or present day. God knows we all need more of that. Especially as writers or creatives.
Mornings are special times. A time to ignite the engine of productivity in our lives, and set our focus for the day. I find quotes with themes of inspiration, positive focus, and dreams.
They rev up my personal power to seize the day- Carpe diem as the poet and stoic Horace would say.
As creatives, it’s necessary we renew our minds with mental gems. That empowers us to create with more focus, energy, and passion. Reading quotes is one way to do this.
Quotes are like mind gems.
Reading quotes, and aphorisms are easy ways to refresh our minds. Regain one’s focus. And micro-learn deep insights from great creative minds. We might not have the time to plunge into a book, listen to a podcast, or even read an article. Still, most of us can spare a few seconds to indulge in a quality quote.
I find reading quotes daily, help me step up my creative game. Quotes bring fresh perspectives to my thinking process. They can also be a valuable source of inspiration in dire times. As writers, we certainly have those times!
For writing and creative inspiration I find quotes on philosophy, writing, stoicism, and the creative process invaluable. Even quotes from the personal development arena, and cheezy motivational quotes. Can all serve to give me a mind-boost to steer me in a creative direction
Here are some quotes to seize the day for creatives
“Knowing what must be done does away with fear.” — Rosa Parks
“There is little success where there is little laughter.” — Andrew Carnegie
“A real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken a new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided.” — Tony Robbins
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” — Will Rogers
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” -Mark Twain
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” — C.S. Lewis
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe.”- Anatole France”
“Good things come to people who wait, but better things come to those who go out and get them.”- Anonymous
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”- Arthur Ashe
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”- Jimmy Dean
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.- Mark Twain
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”.- Eleanor Roosevelt
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”- Alice Walker
“The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how high you raise your foot.”- Benny Lewis
“Success comes from having dreams that are bigger than your fears.”- Bobby Unser
“Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.”- George Herbert
Make your day a little more powerful with quotes
I hope as you’ve read these quotes you permit yourself to smile a little. Dream with a little more courage. Act with a little more faith this day. I hope you give yourself permission to craft your day to your pleasing. Enjoy life. And relish the gifts of this day. For which there are plenty.
In conclusion, I’ll throw in a quote of mine, because why not?
“Our lives are a blank canvas we paint with our experiences. Make your art beautiful” -The Conscious Wordsmith
Writer’s Note: Egypt (The Conscious Wordsmith) is a writer, poet, and minimalist. She explores the intersection of creativity, writing, and conscious living HERE.
