A Well-Read Woman

Hello friends! Sorry that I haven't posted this month. Where did the beginning of January go? No, seriously, I think I'm in a time vortex...Oh wait, I guess I was just writing.

 I'll check in soon, but I wanted to at least say hi and share some of my favorite writing quotes from this week. I better hurry before I blink and it's February! 

Motivational Monday

I know that we often get down on ourselves. We get negative thoughts that tell us our goals are too far away and unrealistic. Sometimes those thoughts turn into a constant nagging voice that makes us feel like we can't do it. We don't want to become disappointed, and it's easy to sabotage ourselves.  Eventually, that little voice eats away at our goals and dreams. 

And you know what I say?

DON'T LISTEN TO THAT NEGATIVE VOICE.

You're dreams are important and you can reach your goals. 

Before I was published, I would sometimes get so down on myself that it became hard to write. One thing that helped when I became discouraged was to listen to the words of authors and leaders who worked hard and made their dreams happen. 

Reaching your goals is hard, we know that. It's easier to give up before we even have to leave our comfort zone and try. But you know what? We can do hard things! 

So here are your words of inspiration for the day from Walt Disney, Henry David Thoreau, J.K Rowling, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." 
Walt Disney

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." 
Henry David Thoreau 

"Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve." 
J. K. Rowling

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." 
Walt Disney. 

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."
Henry David Thoreau 

"Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string."
 Ralph Waldo Emerson

Happy Motivational Monday! 

A Child's Imagination

I think it's so important for children to have a good imagination. It supports intellectual growth, helps children build self-confidence, gain social skills, and even work out fears. Reading is a huge step in building a child's imagination, and I think that Einstein had it right. 

Mom

Books

“We read to know that we are not alone.” --C.S. Lewis

"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales." --Albert Einstein

Go Werecats!

Inspiration and a little photography

Sometimes I just need a few motivational quotes. If you've been needing a little bit of writing inspiration, hopefully these lovely words will help! And because I also love beautiful, mystical, magical photography-- you get some of that in this post too. Enjoy.

We were born to succeed, not to fail. -- Henry David Thoreau



I Dwell in possibility. --Emily Dickinson



The best way out is always through.
--Robert Frost




Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
--Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken



I just write what I wanted to write. I write what amuses me. It's totally for myself.
--J. K. Rowling



Little by little, one travels far.
--J. R. R. Tolkien



Thank you, come again.