“we don't read and write poetry because it's cute. we read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. and the human race is filled with passion. so medicine, law, business, engineering... these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. but poetry, beauty, romance, love... these are what we stay alive for.”
- n.h. kleinbaum, dead poets society
whether it's a daily reflection, a limerick poem scribbled on a dirty napkin, or a ramble declaring your love for nutella on a kitchen chalkboard...we all need to write more. we need to take the time to pick up a ballpoint pen, find a scrap of paper on your dining room table, and let it all out like an overflowing flood dam surging through the narrow pathways of a tiny town. open yourself up and let nothing hold you back. you have no idea how liberated you will feel. you will beam with pride and you will not be able to contain your joy. you will smile.
i can think of no better food for one's heart and mind than to engage more deeply in writing (and reading). i do have a bias as an english teacher; however, i truly believe that each and every one of us has a fire inside and that our words and ideas need to be heard. i encourage you, no matter how intimidating it might be, to write something today. no one has to see it. you can even throw it away when you are done. but do it. your soul will thank you.
You are so right. I received a similar journal for Christmas and have started writing in it. It feels so good just write.
ReplyDeleteI la la LOVE that quote from Dead Poet's Society. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteagreed!
ReplyDeleteLove this! One line a day for me, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comment on IG the other day. You have no idea what it meant, especially coming from such a talented woman like yourself. I have no doubt you are an incredible teacher and that you are doing so much good for your kids. And besides, what job allows us to read J.D. Salinger for 'work'?
Much love to you!
Ashley
OH, English teachers were always my favorite teachers! They were always the ones who inspired me to write. And Dead Poets Society was a great movie; I love that quote! -Jessica L
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny I should come across this today. I was just thinking this morning about my burning desire to write. I used to write fictional stories, the words used to flow through me and let out beautiful tales. Then my time got sucked up and I stopped. I was just thinking this morning how I lost a great passion of my life when I stopped and I need to take it up again. Thank you for this reminder.
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