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“There's no disaster that can't become a blessing, and no blessing that can't become a disaster”~~Richard Bach
“There are moments when you have to just walk away and cry.”~~Lou Angeli
"There are two big forces at work, external and internal. We have very little control over external forces such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, disasters, illness and pain. What really matters is the internal force. How do I respond to those disasters? Over that I have complete control."~~Leo Buscaglia
"I beg you take courage; the brave soul can mend even disaster."~~Catherine the Great (1729 - 1796)
"When the foot of the' mountain is enveloped in mist, the mountain appears to us much loftier than it is; so also when the ground and basis of a disaster is not clear to us."~~Berthold Auerbach
"I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity."~~John D Rockefeller
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Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards and fires are several ways to interject a crisis into a story for the protagonist to overcome.
I once wrote about a fire. I wrote lots about what the fire itself was like and next to nothing about after the fire. That is where the conflicts truly arise--in the dealing with all the after effects. The trauma that sets in several days later. Picking through destroyed belongings. Seeing the volumes of people in your home cleaning or removing all your clothing to be cleaned. Packing up all you own as they clean, going through everything you own. Seeing the ancient quilt go out the door or the joy of finding a tee-shirt with scorched edges but the picture that was so special still intact. Finding the kid's school pictures or the one of your wedding.
Until I went through a small (really...all things considered) fire on Mother's Day, I had no clue. And it translates into other experiences as well. I truly never before had a concept of what it is like to not be able to stay in your home, but to have to live with next to no clothes in a hotel for over a week. The first time one of us referred to returning home, and meaning the hotel, was an eye opener. The dog is now used to riding in the car as we are forced to bring her everywhere with us lest she bark herself and everyone else crazy at the hotel.
Everyone is discombobulated. Work schedules go out the window. Laptops are unreliable in hotel wireless environments. Dealing with insurance adjusters. Feeling your lives picked apart. Getting through the ordeal could task anyone's relationship and communication skills. I expect it could make or break a relationship if folks had the wrong attitude. All of which, I expect, shall show up in my writing eventually. Talk about looking at the bright side! Future writing fodder. *smiles*
Along the same lines (sort of) is an email I received this week. A newbie was concerned about a reply she received for a lengthy review she had written. She was accused of 'trashing' another's writing for giving a valid (IMHO) 3.5 star review along with constructive criticism on how to improved the piece. She was hurt. Now this newbie happens to be a writer on several levels which includes being an award winning journalist. So she does know a thing or two about writing. She responded with an honest, but repecting email. She received an email back from that person saying they'd had a rough migraine morning and apologizing profusely for their initial reaction. All is well.
Which brings me to the point of this ramble...many thing influence our actions and reactions be they a fire or a migraine, a tornado or a flat tire, an argument with a spouse, child or boss.. In life and in our writing we need to be conscious of actions and reactions and how they can affect and have an effect on those around us. |
Had to use this...was too perfect to not....Expect we've all felt this way a time or three!
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and finally, this one of mine--just because it is the exact opposite of the first one in the list!
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Sometimes you really get in to a review....and that is the joy of reviewing.....
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krislgreen: I always felt guilty like I was doing something wrong when people thought my story was true and it was fiction. I was compelled to tell. Now I know it is a compliment. Thanks for that bit of information. What a great job on the newsletter.
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Veneta : I really loved your choice of quotes at the beginning! The ones that you chose got me thinking of what to do with my story. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
I love poking around to find good quotes! So nice to hear that one of them inspired you!! Hope you were able to get more done on your story. DO let me know!
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