3 A.M. Is the Hour of Writers

3 a.m. is the hour of writers, painters, poets, musicians, silence seekers, overthinkers, and creative people. We know who you are. We can see your light on. Keep on keeping on. ~ Iheart Intelligence ~

I came upon this quote some time ago and it settled deep into my soul as I read it over and over. The longer I write, the more I fully understand its meaning.

Whether you are a writer, poet, or musician you must feel deeply about something to make it come to life. The story or poem that has simmered slowly in your mind, or the lyrics and melody vibrating through your veins, eventually take on a life of their own and they must be shared.

Creativity in any form needs the right environment and time to develop and flourish. I suppose there are some who thrive with chaos around them, but for many, they need silence to allow their minds the freedom to go to places that chaos does not allow.

When creativity must take a back seat to what is done to earn a living, the random thoughts that may lead to inspiration and artistry can get trapped. Bringing them to fruition can become difficult and frustrating. At these times we will need to seek solitude.

In the middle of the night, when all is quiet and calm, they will come out; the writers, painters, poets, musicians, silence seekers and creative people. Under the cover of darkness and silence their minds will be free to release all that has been stuck. As the creativity flows their souls will be filled.

And out of all of this may come the next great painting or perhaps a bestselling novel; bringing beauty, or something to fill the imagination, to those fortunate to receive these gifts.

3 a.m. - we will meet again soon.






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