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"Great artists make...." Ursula LeGuin today in Let Your Words Flow - Inspiration for Your Blogging, Writing & Creativity

Welcome to Let Your Words Flow: a Daily Quote, Prompt and Image for your Creative Inspiration.

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Now - on with today's inspiration -

Quote

“Great artists make the roads; good teachers and good companions can point them out. But there ain't no free rides, baby. No hitchhiking. And if you want to strike out in any new direction — you go alone.”

― Ursula LeGuin

Questions

What happens when you approach your business or life work from the perspective of an artist?

When you consider striking out alone, what does that feel like? Look like? What does it bring up in your heart and mind?

Lists:

Make a list of 5 to 10 teachers, leaders or companions in your life.

Make a list of 3 to 5 directions that sound exciting for you to take.

Make a list of 3 actions your teachers, leaders or companions made that surprised you and took them further down their road of choice.

Bonus: Match up the teachers with the directions and write an imaginery letter from the person, to you, about the direction you would like to take.

Traditional Writing Prompts:

This is how I know I am an artist of my life and my work….

My teacher (companion, leader) _______ taught me….

I remember when I….

I remember when my teacher (companion, leader)……

 

Thank you for your reading & participation in Let Your Words Flow! Please come back as we offer new prompts to spice up your blogging, writing and creative thinking every day!

 

 Julie Jordan Scott is a writer, performance poet, Mommy and mixed-media artist. Her word-love themed art will be for sale at a First Friday soon, when it is warmer than it was in December!, in Downtown Bakersfield. Check out the links below to follow her on a bunch of different social media channels, especially if you find the idea of a Word-Love Party bus particularly enticing.

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"Claim it, your life, now begin" - Julie Jordan Scott

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Blogging, Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.

Quote   

"I am passionately beginning again. I am starting and continuing." 

Julie Jordan Scott

 Questions

What have you stopped that you wish you could begin again?

What have you learned since you stopped that would empower you to begin again better than before?

Lists

Make a list of 5 to 10 beginnings you would like to make in the next 12 months.

Make a list of 5 to 10 "new beginnings" (also known as "do-0vers") would you like to experience in the next 12 months.

BONUS: Create a list of your top 3 priorities from these lists, only prioritize in order of FUN rather than any sense of "I should...." Phase two: Stop stopping yourself! Begin again, continue. Again.

Traditional Writing Prompts:

I will begin and continue...

In the past I have been afraid to begin and continue ______ because....

I celebrate this new beginning by....

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One helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

Remember, though - there are no rights and wrongs, there is only showing up for your life and your creativity. Brava for being here!!

 

This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

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And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my final post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

© 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott

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Quote, Writing Prompt, Questions & More -

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.  

 

The most helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

 

Quote

"The saddest people I've ever met in life are the ones who don't care deeply about anything at all. Passion and satisfaction go hand in hand, and without them, any happiness is only temporary, because there's nothing to make it last."

-- Nicholas Sparks

Questions

 What is it that brings you to life, stirs your passion into action?

What were some moments of recent satisfaction (hopefully deep satisfaction)?

In what ways do you bring your passion to your life work?

Lists

List 2 to 10 people, places, things or ideas you care deeply about:

List 2 to 10 people you know who are passionate and satisfied with their lives:

List 2 to 10 people you know who appear to be disatisfied

Traditional Writing Prompts

When I walk hand-in-hand with passion, I notice...

A day in my satisfying like looks mostly like this....

Life Coaching/Personal Growth Ideas

What action steps are you willing to take to create a life of increased satisfaction?

A call to transparency: On a scale of 1 - 10, how satisfied are you?

Now, what are you willing to do to increase it to one higher number on the scale.

  © 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott

 

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This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

 Follow on Instagram 

And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my twenty seventh post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

 

 

Inspiration for Your Writing, Blogging & Creativity - Prompts, Questions & More - Today's Quote - Agnes DeMille

Use the image, the quote, the lists and the questions to fire your creative process.

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.  

The most helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

QUOTE

“No trumpets sound when the important decisions of life are made.  Destiny is made known silently.”

- Agnes DeMille

Questions to Prompt Your Creativity and Thought:

What are your thoughts about doing things “when the time is right"?

What silent messages and synchronicities may be speaking to you about your destiny right now?

Lists for personalized writing prompts:

Make a list of 3 to 10 moments when you lost all track of time or were immersed completely in a particular act.

Make a list of times when you were interacting with people and they used an expression such as “Your face is all lit up.” What were you talking about or doing?

Traditional Writing Prompt:

My most important decision in the past was made when….

My most important decision for the future is….

When I hear the word “destiny” I…...

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This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

 Follow on Instagram 

And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my elevent post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

© 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott

For Your Blogging, Writing & Creative Inspiration - "One Needs to Feel Life Has Meaning..." Hannah Szenes: Quote, Prompt + More

 

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.  

The most helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

Quote:

"One needs something to believe in, something for which one can have whole-hearted enthusiasm. One needs to feel one's life has meaning, that one is needed in this world."

Hannah Szenes

List:

5 - 10 things you believe in, that has your whole-hearted enthusiasm

Question:

What is one way you are needed in this world?

How have I discovered the meaning in my life so far?

Writing Prompt:

I am needed by.....

The meaning of my life is....

Lessons and Teaching for Life Coaches & Personal Growth

What are 3 - 5 lessons can you glean from the quote and the questions/prompts?

Create an outline for the one which stirs you the most. Next, start to write it.

 

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This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

 Follow on Instagram 

And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my elevent post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

© 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott

 

For Your Writing, Blogging & Creative Inspiration - “You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting...." A.A. Milne

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.  

The most helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

“You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” 

 
―    A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

Question:

What are you waiting for?

Who do you want to be in your corner with you?

What questions want to be asked by you?

List:

Make a list of 5 - 10 things you would do/create/be if you had all the money, time and support you need?

Make a list of 5 - 10 things that hold you back - bonus: tomorrow, create a second list of what you can do to release yourself from being held back by those "things"

Free Writing Prompts:

Choose the #1 from both the above lists and WRITE them a letter. For example, Dear Beauty Salon I now own -

Sometimes I get frustrated about waiting for.....

I love to be a part of.......

Personal Growth/Coaching:

What lessons can you write/teach/explore with others about the questions and lists above?

What is the most pertinent of the lists, questions and prompts to create from right now?

 

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This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

 Follow on Instagram 

And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my twenty second post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

© 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott

 

 

 

For Your Writing, Blogging & Creative Inspiration: Einstein on Talents & Curiosity

Inspiration from one of my favorite scientists, just for you!

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.  

The most helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

Quote:

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."

Albert Einstein

Questions:

My mom used to say, "Curiosity killed the cat" as if there was something wrong with being curious. What did you think about curiosity as a child? As an adult?

On a scale of 1-10, what are you passionately curious about?

Lists

Make a list of 5-10 things you want to know more about -

Make a list of 5 - 10 things you know enough about right now -

Free Writing Prompt:

My special talents include....

I am special because....

(Insert name) is special because....

I am passionate about......

 

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This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

 Follow on Instagram 

And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my elevent post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

© 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott

 

For Your Creative & Writing Inspiration: Quote from Roald Dahl, Prompts & More

What are you watching with your glittering eyes?

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.  

 

The most helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

Quote:

"Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."

- Roald Dahl

Questions:

What are the secrets hidden in your unlikely places?

How regularly do you see with your "glittering eyes"? What do you think Roald Dahl means when he uses this expression.

List: Make your lists from an unattached place and then use them as writing prompts.

10 recent surprises

5 places/things you would like to see... soon!

Writing Prompts:

My inner secret is hidden in.....

My best business secret to share is....

My funniest secret went like this....

When I open my eyes more widely, I notice.....

　Field Trip:

Take a walk around a block you are familiar with, specifically looking for hidden secrets you haven't ever noticed in the past. I guarantee you will find at least one, if not many, surprises. You may also wish to take photos of these treasures. Bonus: Write of the experience and/or use the surprises as a writing prompt themselves.

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This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

 Follow on Instagram 

And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my elevent post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

© 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott

 

For Your Writing & Creative Inspiration: A Beautiful Quote from Laura Goode + Questions, Prompts & More

Making "Zombie High" with Inclusion Films, I felt incredible ugly yet everyone flocked around me to take photos so somehow, I felt... oddly attractive.

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.

The most helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

 Quote:

"Use all the ugliness you feel to create something beautiful."

Laura Goode

Questions:

 What was a time (or two or three) when you created something great out of something not-so-great?

What has kept you (or those you love) from making beauty from ugliness?

List:

 Make a list of at least 5 "uglies" you may create beauty from in the next few days

Make a list of blog posts/essays/tips articles or other writing you could create from something ugly that was made beautiful.

Make visual art now: take photos of what might be considered conventionally ugly. Meditate on the images and return to them later to see the beauty within the ugly.

Writing/Blogging Prompt

 I really knew what ugly meant when....

The saying "Make lemons from lemonade" is more than slightly....

In retrospect, it was a actually beautiful when.....

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This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

 Follow on Instagram 

And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my elevent post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

© 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott

 

For Your Writing & Creative Inspiration: A Quote from Maya Angelou, Questions, Prompt & More

Each day, a quote, an image, several questions and a writing prompt are offered to you to use for  Your Writing & Creative Inspiration in order to increase your creative thinking as well as your personal and soulful  development.

The most helpful strategy is to read the quote, questions, prompt and list and not to "take them on" all at once, but to allow them to simmer in the back of your mind throughout the day. Sure, you may "write" one immediately, but don't call it "done" until you have allowed your powerful subconscious mind to bring up some unexpected responses for your conscious mind to create within.

 

“When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder.”

Maya Angelou

Questions:

What in your life is a metaphor for a “great tree”?

What in your life is a metaphor for “distant hills”?

Prompt:

I know this one may seem tricky at first glance, but please follow me here – and I have written an example for you just so you may feel more comfortable trying it out. As always, you may write or create to your own prompt. My suggestions are simply possibilities and you may find yourself on the just right for you tangent, anyway.

When my (“insert your metaphor for great tree”) rocks on (change to the what happens) (insert your metaphor for distant hills)…. and then, just freely write without conscious thought…. What happens?

Example:

When my business idea falls (instead of great tree – and falls is synonymous with ‘is created’)  gold dust rains on the hearts and minds of my future clients, a call, a beckoning, a silent poem inviting them in….

List:

Make a list of at least ten ways your “great tree” may impact your corner of the world and beyond….

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This Blog Series was created to increase your creative thinking process as well as inspire writing and ideas to take form that may not have taken form without these specific quotes, questions and prompts. If you find them helpful, I hope you will pass them along to friends as well.

I’m so glad you are here, reading and creating.

Follow me on Twitter: @JulieJordanScot

 Be sure to "Like" WritingCampwithJJS on Facebook. (Thank you!)

 Follow on Instagram 

And naturally, on Pinterest, too!

 Welcome to my elevent post (of 31!) for the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for Your Writing & Creative Inspiration! Word-Love to YOU!

© 2013 by Julie Jordan Scott