After his great awakening, the Buddha continued to meditate and to devote himself to others; otherwise his vision would have receded into a pleasant memory.
Huston SmithRead
I think there must be something wrong with me as a writer. Because all my friends who are writers find reasons to hate everything about their day. But I just love writing. I love starting the day with language and seeing if I can make something of it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a writer's love for their craft, contrasting it with the struggles faced by others in the same field.
In this quote, Roger Rosenblatt expresses the joy he finds in writing compared to the negativity that often plagues his fellow writers. He suggests that while many writers tend to focus on frustrations and challenges in their daily experiences, he finds fulfillment and a positive outlook through the act of writing itself. This highlights the idea that passion for one's work can provide a unique perspective and appreciation for creativity, regardless of external circumstances.
Themes
WritingJoyCreativityPassionPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, I mentioned this quote to inspire fellow writers to embrace their craft.
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