Born Quote by Anne Lamott
“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves in your heart--your stories, visions, memories, songs: your truth, your version of things, in your voice. That is really all you have to offer us, and it's why you were born.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Travelogue of a Writer, Anne Lamott, 1995
If you suppress your inner stories and emotions, you deny your purpose and the gift you can give others.
In simple terms: Express your truth to fulfill your purpose.
Key Takeaway
Share your authentic voice.
Themes
self‑expression
creativity
purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal therapy
- public speaking
- journaling
- artistic projects
Key Concepts
authenticity
emotional honesty
gift of storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What story are you holding back?
- How does sharing your truth affect others?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting inner voice can lead to resentment and unfulfilled potential.
