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Snowflake Challenge #10: Inspirations
Jan. 23rd, 2020 01:04 amI think I'm inspired by people who broaden my idea of what is possible.
Sometimes this is with breathtaking prose or gorgeous narrative structure or deft handling of theme. Sometimes, it's with a fic that might not be traditionally polished, but has such a good heart and such an important message that I'm reminded that a story doesn't have to be glossy and perfect to make the world a better place.
Sometimes it's by posting a story written straight from the id, or by reveling in countless variations on a beloved theme, or by unabashedly embracing the tropiest of tropes, and in doing so remind me that it's okay and better than okay to have fun.
And sometimes it's not through fiction or other forms of art, but in conversation, when someone is able to express disagreement without hostility, or thoughtfully synthesize multiple sides of a conversation, or check in about boundaries and to try and make sure that everyone involved feels respected and safe. Or, on the other hand, by showing honest pain or sorrow or anger instead of swallowing them down, and through that act of courage, making a little bit more space for those feelings to exist and meet with understanding.
I'm inspired by the little moments of grace and kindness that make me think, oh, it can be this way. And so many people create moments like that that I can't possibly list them all -- but I'm grateful to all of you.
Sometimes this is with breathtaking prose or gorgeous narrative structure or deft handling of theme. Sometimes, it's with a fic that might not be traditionally polished, but has such a good heart and such an important message that I'm reminded that a story doesn't have to be glossy and perfect to make the world a better place.
Sometimes it's by posting a story written straight from the id, or by reveling in countless variations on a beloved theme, or by unabashedly embracing the tropiest of tropes, and in doing so remind me that it's okay and better than okay to have fun.
And sometimes it's not through fiction or other forms of art, but in conversation, when someone is able to express disagreement without hostility, or thoughtfully synthesize multiple sides of a conversation, or check in about boundaries and to try and make sure that everyone involved feels respected and safe. Or, on the other hand, by showing honest pain or sorrow or anger instead of swallowing them down, and through that act of courage, making a little bit more space for those feelings to exist and meet with understanding.
I'm inspired by the little moments of grace and kindness that make me think, oh, it can be this way. And so many people create moments like that that I can't possibly list them all -- but I'm grateful to all of you.
