Money. It makes the world go 'round. It's the root of all evil to date. It talks. It doesn't grow on trees. There are dozens of sayings about money, but the most important saying about money is actually mine.
It has to do with writing for our purposes here, yes, but you can apply it to anything.
This saying should be considered a mantra, to be used in any creative endeavor. Are you ready?
Here it is: Write like you don't need the money.
We have a complicated relationship with money. It's one of the top reasons given in divorce court, is responsible for a scary portion of doctor and hospital visits, and is the number one reported stressor in three out of four people. It's one of the most powerful subconscious messages we receive from our parents and carry with us into adulthood, and we even develop deep-seated psychological issues centered around finances- or lack thereof.
I think it's safe to say we have a love/hate relationship with money.
I'm not a financial guru, so I'm not going to claim to be the one who will help you rid yourself of limiting beliefs. I do know a phenomenal lady, a life change artist who does just this, however, and am more than happy to send you her way- just message me in chat or leave a comment and I'll send you her info.
What I am going to do is share a valuable bit of advice.
You, my friend, are a creator. You are an artist. Much like the painter manipulates watercolors to make something recognizable on a canvas, you manipulate ideas and information into something recognizable on paper and on the screen.
You can wield words like weapons to hurt and harm. You can layer emotions to caress the reader and swell their heart with love. You carefully handled words can empower those lacking confidence. Strengthen the beaten. Bring light to the downtrodden.
You have the power to make someone laugh so hard their cheeks ache! Your carefully conceived creations can comfort the traumatized. You can manufacture an obsession, obliterate a belief, or destroy a family.
You can even start a war with your written words.
We give money a lot of power, much more than it deserves. And granted, most of us need do some of it to survive, but money is nowhere near as powerful as your words.
Don't write for money. Write to share your hopes, dreams, and knowledge. Write to help and heal and inform. Write to entertain and amuse. Write to make things happen or prevent from happening. Write to empower others and yourself. Write to show your love and write what you love.
Don't write for money.
Write to change the world.
Today's Challenge
Write. Not for money. Write because you are a writer and have something to share. The money will come so there's no need to hoard that thought in your creative center. There's no room for it and besides- it has no business being there!
Whatever it is you feel strongly about, that is what you must write.
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Be a Better Writer in Just One Month! Join the 31 Day Writing Challenge to transform your writing and your life!
Day 1 The Truth About Making Time For Writing
Day 2 How to Incorporate Ideas From Life in Your Writing
Day 3 Master the Art of Captivating Your Readers
Day 4 Banishing Distractions
Day 5 Get Your Writing Noticed!
Day 6 The Importance of Morning Pages
Day 7 Why You Should Write Even if You're Not a Writer
Day 8 How to Personify an Object
Day 9 How to Use Writing Prompts to Improve Your Skills
Day 10 Why You Need an Email List
Day 11 There is a Best Time to Write!
Day 12 Your Future Path
Day 13 Do You Know How to Eat an Elephant?
Day 14 Soliloquy Speaking: Bring Depth to Your Characters
Day 15 The Red String- You and Your Readers are Connected
Day 16 Pardon Me, What Did You Say?
Day 17 Make Dialogue Work For You
Day 18 Actions Speak
Day 19 Connect the Dots
Day 20 Begin with the End
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