Every day Quote by Ali Smith
““Ideas never stop, dear S, they're everywhere, in everything - all we have to do is be open to them. And stories tend to arrive with their plots intact and reveal the plots in the writing. Often you think you've got a plot only to find, once you start writing, it's doing something else altogether. And the short story is the form most suited to the spatial moment, which is why it so touches us as a form, I think, with our lives so made up every day of the momentousness of the ordinary moment.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
Creative ideas are ubiquitous and arise when we stay receptive; stories unfold unpredictably as we write, capturing ordinary moments as extraordinary.
In simple terms: Ideas are everywhere; stay open and let stories reveal themselves.
Key Takeaway
Embrace openness; let narratives guide you.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- daily journaling
- brainstorming sessions
- artistic retreats
Key Concepts
perception
emergent narrative
ordinary moments
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay receptive without distraction?
- What ordinary moments inspire you?
A Different Perspective
Ideas may be overwhelming if not filtered.
