Five Pillars That Rock Me to Write
Rock your readers by writing with passion, purpose, experience, talent, and hope.
Beautiful Mount Massive is the third highest mountain in the contiguous United States. Located in Colorado it encompasses five different peaks over 14,000 feet high (4200 meters). I climbed up near Mt. Massive this summer and would like to share my best picture with you.
Eyeing the majestic grandeur of these five peaks has inspired me to consider five pillars that rock me to be a writer. Before I share these pillars with you, I want to ask you a question.
What Separates Your Writing from the Rest of the Pack?
We are all tempted to conform to the perceived needs of the publishing world because we all want to be published. We seek to write popular content that drives the search engines. At the same time, we attempt to offer our unique voice to a world screaming at our screens.
Want to rock somebody’s world today? Me too. These five pillars reign over my writing just as the five peaks of Mt. Massive tower over Colorado.
Pure Passion
My passion to write is unpretentious. It has grown over the years and is as hot as it has ever been right now. I’m not sure where the passion comes from. I do know that if it wasn’t present, you would not be reading this article because I would not have written it.
What drives you to write well? Deep down there is something within you trying to find its way out. Explore your passion. Taste and see by trying different genres, various topics, and varying writing styles.
I want my passion to influence the world. Similarly, my world will be better when your passion touches me through your blooming writing.
These flowers remind me of our writing: the author is the bush and the flowers are the works of the author. Notice that Mount Massive serves as a background (like the pillars) to the fruit of the bush.
Ultimate Purpose
I know what I want in life: to make a difference in the world, to influence others for good. I know from where I have come and where I am going. My writing expresses my interests but it also is an avenue for me to touch your heart and to seize your brain. I enjoy life and have a lot of fun. I also want my very next breath to matter eternally.
Why do you write?
Tested Experience
I have been around the block a few times. My life experiences are mounting up and significant they have been. I am married with three children. I have lost a child to heaven. Three different continents have called me resident. Both victories and losses hang on my wall of history.
The power of the pen (keyboard, ha, ha) is that we discover as we write. We learn when we teach. We conquer as we empower. We prosper as we propagate.
What is the foundation of your writing?
You are unique. There is no one on this earth like you. Put yourself on display for the rest of us to see. We want to know who you are, how life has impacted you, and how you are turning your blessings and curses into a life worth sharing.
Emerging Talent
Today separates my successful future from my less than fruitful past. My hands contain some writing ability. My limited success has not limited my ability to grow my talent as a writer.
The boulevard named Good Writer is still around the corner from me, but I am headed in the write direction. Isn’t it cool that as writers we can only get better?
How gifted are you as a writer? What tools do you need to enhance your God-given talent?
Just as Mount Massive emerged from behind this hill into my sightline, I know that your writings will appear before our very eyes.
Insurmountable Hope
One sentiment enables me to move forward in touching my communities: every article I write is better than the last one. Wow, stop and think about that for a moment. If I get to wake up tomorrow, and the next day, then the future is as bright as the opportunity that I give myself to make an impact.
I call this hope insurmountable because I truly believe that my writing will become better and better and better. History shows that. My heart tells me that. My earnings page reveals it as well.
My future is hope-filled because I want to become a better writer. I want to use my passion to show my neighbors around the world, including you, that life is good. As a writer I will turn my life’s tragedies into triumphs, instilling still more hope.
What keeps you going as a writer?
The Tallest Peak is You
Pure passion. Ultimate purpose. Tested experience. Emerging talent. Insurmountable hope. These five pillars lead us back to the computer screen day by day. But one peak stands taller than the rest.
You are you and no one else is.
You are a real beauty.
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
LOVE IT! Inspirational, beautiful and the pictures were a wonderful addition.
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
October 28th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Wow, and I thought I was writing just to pass the time! Great article.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
You are certainly a creative writer. This is a wonderful example. Keep the faith. Ruby
October 28th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
The world is a better place because you have used your abilities for good and not for evil! The pen (or keyboard) is mightier than the sword (I guess the sword could be all the drivel that passes for literature these days? I’m sorry, I am out of analogies right now.)
Seriously, you are a very gifted writer. You have certainly encouraged me today.
Karen
October 28th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Liane, Paula, and Ruby, I do appreciate your encouragement. Thanks so much.
October 28th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Karen, when readers say what you said, it is the highest compliment. And when that reader is a fellow writer, WOW! Thank you.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Your articles are always so positive. I love them!
October 28th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Brian, having read your several contents, I think you are one of the best writers of Triond. You are right that our contents should rock the readers. Keep up the good job.
Also thanks for the wonderful pictures.
October 28th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Bozsi and Rose, you are making me giddy. I appreciate your support. Brian
October 29th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Great piece,Brian! Thanks for using your talents to spur along those of us who may be dragging their feet a bit. Great wisdom and insight, as I’ve seen from you for years!
October 29th, 2008 at 3:51 am
This article inspires me not to compromise in my expression through words, whether in writing or in public speaking. Stay true, stay passionate, stay pure, stay honest, and for me stay oh so slightly satirical and possibly sarcastic at all times. Thanks Brian!
October 29th, 2008 at 4:00 am
Cool article!
October 29th, 2008 at 6:29 am
I like the way you’ve creatively written this piece, and your five pillars are truly wonderful..Great article..
October 29th, 2008 at 6:38 am
You did great with this writing. I am sure it has inspired many of us to continue writing.I know it has inspired me. Thank you.
October 30th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Gret fun! By all means continue your writing journey!
October 31st, 2008 at 12:06 am
Melissa, Triond is a great way to ease into writing. Give it a try.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:08 am
Ben, I’m grateful you have been inspired! Be yourself and you will make a difference because you are special and can make a unique contribution.
October 31st, 2008 at 12:10 am
Ace, BC, Sherry, and Bob, thanks for reading, I’m so glad you are encouraged and inspired. I know it will show up in your writing.
October 31st, 2008 at 10:56 am
You are a great motivator. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful article!
October 31st, 2008 at 11:24 am
Brian,
I’m reminded of another fellow, who spent some time in Egypt. He left Egypt and went up a mountain where he found another author. The fellow’s name was Moses and of course the Author he found was the Author of all creation, who wrote with His finger, into stone, ten pillars (Commandments) for Moses to take back down the mountain to the benefit of all humanity.
Then the author Moses wrote what could be described as his five pillars. The first five books of the Bible, (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) which is as I’m sure you know, is sometimes referred to as The Pentateuch. The word Pentateuch comes from two Greek words Penta “five” and teuchos meaning “box,” “jar,” or “scroll.”
To continue the comparison, it was three months after Moses and the Israelites left Egypt that they arrived at Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19:1) this was circa 1446 B.C. They then spent the next 40 years or until approximately 1406 B.C. wandering in the wilderness. This was when Moses died at 120 years old.
So, keep writing, stay out of the wilderness, and of course remember the first 10 Pillars.
Jim Barrie
October 31st, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Jim and Eddie, thanks for your good comments. I will definitely try NOT to get lost in the desert!
November 1st, 2008 at 2:11 am
This is wonderful! We need to be really passionate in our writing if we want to be successful writers. Thanks for this very inspiring article. Great read!
November 1st, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Melody, thank you for your encouraging comments. Brian
November 1st, 2008 at 11:39 pm
wow Brian this is a great article! bravo!
November 2nd, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Thanks, Joshua, I appreciate it. Brian
November 8th, 2008 at 12:18 am
You are an extremely gifted and talented person and after viewing your pictures and reading this article all I can say is, God walks with you. If you really want something you will find a way to achieve it. Your headed in the right direction. You don’t need luck because you have talent and determination. God bless, Brian!
November 9th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Wow! What an amazing style you have, just noticed you left a message for Michael and I on one of your articles. i really appreciate that. Thankyou and Well done!
November 10th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Again you have captured a great message and written it for all to read! Blessings!
November 11th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Debbie, Leanne, and Countrymom, you are too sweet. Thanks so much for your appreciation and for encouraging me.
November 12th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Uplifting and filled with good info too. I learn from reading as well as from inspiring sights that you mentioned. Wishing you lots more posts for me to enjoy!
November 12th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Thanks, goodselfme, I’ll see what I can do.
November 16th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
These are great reasons for writing.
November 16th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
i guess you write for the same reasons i do
November 16th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Brian and Jimmy…kindred spirits! Can we say that about men?
Thx guys, Brian
November 17th, 2008 at 8:15 am
So well Put…I Loved it
November 19th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
In those times when we grow weary of writing this is a great reference article to remind us once again why we do what we do… and stir up the passion again for the art. Thanks for sharing.
* (¯`·. ¤ Jo
November 19th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Jo, thanks for your encouragement and compliment! Brian
November 20th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Very motivational, and I loved your pictures. I’ve noticed when I focus on God rather than man it is easier to be inspired. God will inspire one to write an article, paint a picture, provide a service, and so forth, as he inspired Moses. Moses begged God, pleading that he was not an orator and did not want to lead the people. We must go where God calls or our actions will not be blessed. When used properly our art will bless everyone who comes in contact with it. Your talent is blessed Brian. Thank you for sharing. It has been a true blessing to read this article.
November 20th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Judy, that blessed my heart. Thank you so much! Brian
November 22nd, 2008 at 8:47 am
This is a very inspiring article. Thanks for sharing.
November 24th, 2008 at 2:53 am
Hi Brian..This is a very inspiring article. it is indeed a true calling of a writer. Though sometimes desperation conquers us and we lost sight of our real goal.
Keep it up! Great work.
November 26th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Brian,
Your articles are a breath of fresh air. They are inspiring just as this one is. Your discription of your goal and chosen path is undeniably strong. Your article is put together well and the photos of your adventure is beautiful.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and happy writing. I look forward to reading more of your works.
Chris