I came across an insightful Chinese proverb yesterday, which both explains and inspires the writing process:
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.”
This came courtesy of a good friend, who thoughtfully forwarded Daphne Gray-Grant’s recent newsletter. For some great writing advice, visit her site www.publicationcoach.com.
And then do some writing, all the better to understand…
Reflections are everywhere.
HAMERKOP - Kruger National Park, South Africa
My interpretation:
Life reflects infinitely more than what is immediately apparent.
Quotes to consider:
“Tell me who you love, and I’ll tell you who you are.” – Creole Proverb
“It is not so much the example of others we imitate as the reflection of ourselves in their eyes and the echo of ourselves in their words.” – Eric Hoffer
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Observation → Opportunity
CHEETAH ON THE LOOKOUT - Masai Mara, Kenya
My interpretation:
Taking time to observe often brings rewards far exceeding expectation.
Quotes to consider:
“Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“To him that watches, everything is revealed.” – Italian Proverb
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Impatience is impractical.
ZIN-ZAN WITH MOUSE
My interpretation:
Impatience generally hinders an outcome more than it helps.
Quotes to consider:
“More haste, less speed.” – Proverb
“Patience is the support of weakness; impatience the ruin of strength.” – Charles Caleb Colton
“Avoid being impatient. Remember time brings roses.” – Unknown
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Laughter invariably leads to lift-off.
SECRETARY BIRD ON TAKE-OFF - Wegevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
My interpretation:
Belly laughter is the best antidote to any burden.
Quotes to consider:
“Laughter is the best medicine.” – Proverb
“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.” – unknown
“Even if there is nothing to laugh about, laugh on credit.” – unknown
“She laughs at my dreams, but I dream about her laughter.” – unknown
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Failure is a stepping-stone to success.
TUSSLING ELEPHANTS - Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
My interpretation:
Young animals learn from losing contests, until they reach the point where they conquer in turn. That’s life. Shame doesn’t enter into it.
Quotes to consider:
“I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison
“The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.” – Sven-Göran Eriksson
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb
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Perseverance paves the path that leads towards the light.
MUSHROOMS IN MIDDEN - Welgevonden Game Reserve, Waterberg, South Africa
My interpretation:
Regardless of the destination, perseverance is the rudder.
Quotes to consider:
“Every path has its puddle.” – Proverb
“When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground.” – unknown
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