There’s are days I don’t see the point in writing. It’s like banging your head off a brick wall, screaming at the world but nobody is listening. You try, and you try and try some more but you might as well throw in the towel. Writing can be the loneliest, most frustrating of activities. Then I walked into a hotel this morning and found this piece of art staring at me. Was it a sign? I don’t know. But it gave me a glimmer of hope to persevere.
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We are Stephen and Fionnuala and this is our story. We live in Northern Ireland, have been married for 17 years and have three kids - Adam, Hannah and Rebecca.
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You could also try banging your head against the picture. 🙂
You’re doing great, Stephen. Keep writing!
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Thank you.
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What does the guy from Quantum Leap have to do with it anyway?
kidding, kidding! 😀 😀 We can all relate to the struggles though.. Change one mind or make one person’s day better and have changed the world though. You never know how that may snowball unseen by you. Ripples in the pond and all.
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True.Hurtful words can cut deeper than swords.so one should choose words wisely that pleases others hearts instead of causing pain
Happy that u saw the piece of art coz I wouldn’t want u to throw in the towel and miss your posts.
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Thank you.
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Like you said before, sometimes it doesn’t take much to help us keep on going. I’m prayin’ for you brotha! Glad I found your blog.
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Thank you.
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I’m waving from a similar boat. I was reading the book of Ecclastices the other day. With God’s grace, is all I can do.
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Thank you.
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That is one awesome tap on the shoulder from God! Keep writing! 🙂 God bless!
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Thank you Ryan.
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Gotta love it. And I guess I needed to see it as my current WIP is sounding a bit… well, not sure how you spell the sound of violent hurling, but… it’s not pretty.
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I know that feeling Heather 😕
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Love those moments. So true!
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Thank you kind lady 🙂
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Some days putting words together becomes a hard thing to do. Sometimes the fear becomes that others will not get to see the words the way you did, they don’t feel the intensity of the words as it weighs your own heart.
Really delicate
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Thank you.
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Don’t throw in the towel! You are a writer. It might be the very thing you were meant to do.
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Thank you. I hope so.
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That’s wondrously creepy! Just keep writing to be on the safe side. Lol
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Thank you Kevin.
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I’d take it as a sign. But remember it’s okay to take breaks. Writing is hard work. Body mind and soul.
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Thank you Amy.
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I feel the same at times. If for no one else, I write for myself.
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Thank you 😊
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Such a profound quote.
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Yes, it is.
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Don’t throw in the towel! Just keep writing and share your voice with the rest of us who are struggling to get through this thing called life. Your words have power. My poetry is how I put life into perspective; some days are sad, some days are humorous, some days I surprise myself because I just cannot put into words what I want to say, but then some days it flows perfectly. It’s just unpredictable-but, tomorrow is another day to try again. Please don’t stop trying. Your words are needed.
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Thank you Jenny 🙂
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Just from my own experiences over the years dealing with writer’s block, I’ve found (for me) that the quality of my work suffers greatly if it is forced. It’s often times a symptom of my life becoming out of balance, reminding me that there’s a life beyond putting words on paper. Looking back on it, my absolute best topics and streams of unconscious thought that comes naturally has happened after a much-needed vacation. The stories just seem to write themselves.
For it is through living life that we’re given the ability to share our thoughts, ideas, events, and experiences that others can better appreciate and relate to. When I look back on all of the really good books, articles, blog posts, etc. that I’ve read, they’ve all had one thing in common: reading them caused me to lose track of time.
Keep up the great work!
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Thank you very much for the great advice Scott 🙂
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Persevere! Writing can be very frustrating when we think no one is listening. We really never know who is paying attention to what we write. So we must continue on, in spite of the silence at times. Yes Stephen, I do believe you were given a sign. Keep up your good work because many are reading your words.
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Thank you Meghan. You’re very kind 🙂
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Thanks for the like. And pictures, don’t forget pictures. words AND pictures. When one doesn’t work try the other. Also get over the nobody-is-listening excuse to stop. Yes, nobody ELSE is liking or commenting on your work because they are too busy with their own lives. That’s a fact not an excuse. If someone comments enjoy that small pleasure, but don’t despair when they don’t. Be your own audience. Talk to yourself, if no one else will. Just don’t do it on the bus, OK?
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Thank you very much for the great advice Howard 🙂
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Pen is mightier than the sword? Stephen, you write brilliantly. You are heard. You may even be *gasp* understood. Keep at it.
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Thank you Liz. It means a lot to hear that.
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You’re welcome. I don’t just throw those words around, especially to someone who knows how to use them.
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If I were you, I’d take it as a sign. A writer can’t be considered as writer if he/she doesn’t write. Being a writer means you do a lifetime’s work. Because there’s no retired writer. But, if you feel exhausted, you can take your time to rest and relax.
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Thank you for the advice.
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Keep on going! Some days are better than others 🙂
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Thank you. I know.
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I’m with you friend. 😊
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Thank you 😊
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If you’re supposed to Be something or Do something, the Universe will always send you affirmations. This is certainly one. It’s humbling, is it not, to be the focus of an extraordinary energy even for a second? It makes me so proud and happy that you pay attention to them though. Not many do and keep looking in all the wrong places. Thank you for the share. We walk a parallel path my friend. Mind how you Go ^_^
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Thank you Jessica. Your words this morning have encouraged me 🙂
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Keep going Steven! Your a fantastic writer, and I enjoy your posts! You must persevere! xoxo
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Thank you Carol Anne.
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Glad you found the encouragement you needed today!
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Thank you 😊
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Keep on keeping on.
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Thank you.
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