This blog is about writing, and typically I talk about
writing blogs, ebooks, and the like. However, today I am sharing a bit about
songwriting.
Inspiration strikes anywhere and everywhere. And yes, it
also comes to me in the shower; who knows why? I have to keep a pad and pen
nearby to capture the thoughts before they get away. That’s why I keep a 3x5
card or voice recorder with me at all times. I’ve learned to give it my
attention every time because my greatest fear is that if I ever did not accept
it as the gift that it is and do so immediately, that not only will I lose it but
that inspiration may not visit me again! Yes, I also know that if I don’t act
on it, that inspiration will continue seeking someone else who will take action-
remember that others were toying with flight the same time as the Wright
brothers, and with electricity the same time as Edison; which I do believe in
abundance so that’s OK when it will help another to prosper by taking it.
However, inspiration comes to me just when my head hits the
pillow; when I’m very tired. Really, “now” I ask. It’s like just getting
settled in your nice comfy bed and one of your kids come in and asks for a
drink of water. (Looking back now I cherish those memories, but at the time…).
Or, inspiration visits me in the early morning hours when it thinks that I’ve had
enough sleep and that I must get up “right then” and write it down or it tells
me that I need to get up and work on it right then.
This morning was one such morning for inspiration to visit
but then it allowed me to write it’s gift on a 3 x 5 card from a stack that I
keep at my bedside and then drift back to sleep. Later I edited it a bit and placed
it on my website: www.terscott.com/quotepower
(where other writers can visit and “borrow” them to use in their writings) and
also here in this blog.
As a songwriter I will make time to complete a full version
and add a melody later. (Also, if any reader knows of another “published”
songwriter who may want to collaborate with me on this, please contact me).
So here it is. Hopefully you may find some inspiration from
it to help you today.
Lyrics to “Live What
You Love” by Terry Scott 1/29/13
Live what you love in life.
It’s not just “living” that’s nice.
Remember that giving’s your gift,
And gives the world a lift;
Live what you love in life!
Make it a great day!
Terrific. Energizing. Results!
