Tag Archives: creativity and writing

Enlivening Emily

Posted on July 30, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

Today, July 30, is the divine Emily Bronte’s birthday. What a gift she is to the world — her fire, her compassion, her poetry, and the sublime and stormy Wuthering Heights! Gems from Emily to enliven us all: “Whatever our … Continue reading →

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Ceaseless Creativity

Posted on July 23, 2020 by karinwritesdangerously

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”   Maya Angelou What an uplifting thought, isn’t it? It’s so easy and even ordinary to think of creativity as a limited resource, something that we can use … Continue reading →

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Our Choice

Posted on April 5, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

A story: Once upon a time, a wise man traveled from town to town in a faraway kingdom, sharing his wisdom. He was beloved by all, except for two disgruntled villagers who envied his reputation. After many moons of discontent, … Continue reading →

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Igniting Ingenuity

Posted on February 20, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“When I think of the wisest people I know, they share one defining trait: curiosity. They turn away from the minutiae of their lives-and focus on the world around them. They are motivated by the desire to explore the unfamiliar. … Continue reading →

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World Builders

Posted on July 21, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will … Continue reading →

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Creativity Creates

Posted on June 21, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.”   Sarah Bernhardt “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”   Maya Angelou What inspiring invitations! Sarah and Maya surely knew … Continue reading →

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Getting INTENSE

Posted on April 20, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Do the thing and you will have the power.” “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “All is concenter’d in a life intense, Where not a beam, nor air, not leaf is lost, But hath a part … Continue reading →

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Acing Adversity

Posted on March 28, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“…I’m such a faith-driven person, and behind every adversity in my life are two things: a lesson and a blessing. I just had to wait. It took a little longer for this blessing to happen.” Steve Harvey Steve Harvey is … Continue reading →

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Word Ghosts

Posted on March 25, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Everything is an exercise.” reg e gaines Poet, playwright, Grand Slam Champ, author, and teacher extraordinaire reg e gaines is a Renaissance man with a passion for rhythm, language, and image. Spending an evening with him at a Write Group … Continue reading →

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Rolling Along

Posted on June 25, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Merrily, we roll along, roll along, roll along. Merrily, we roll along…” Sometimes, it just happens — you have one of those days or even several days, where everything just seems to fall into place. You’re alert and attuned to … Continue reading →

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