Born this way Quote by C. JoyBell C
““It's like I get into a roller coaster, and sit there while it goes up and down and upside down and sometimes I get thrown out and I hit my head, but I crawl back in again and the moment I'm back in, it just keeps on going and going again...all of this, so I can find things out and then I write about the things I find out so you can find them out from me. All the bruises, all the wounds, all the bumps on the head, all the scars, just so I can take that and I can write all these things, and sometimes I say "God, I don't want to be in this roller coaster anymore." But when I think about it, if I'm not right here, then where the hell would I be? On the sidewalk? I wasn't born to stand on the sidewalk, I was born to fly around crazy in the sky!””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal essay, 2023
Life is likened to a chaotic roller coaster, with pain and resilience driving creative expression.
In simple terms: Life is wild, painful, yet fuels art.
Key Takeaway
Embrace struggle as creative fuel.
Themes
creativity
resilience
mental health
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- therapy
- public speaking
- support groups
Key Concepts
trauma
catharsis
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- When does pain hinder growth?
- How to balance self-care and creation?
A Different Perspective
Pain can become overwhelming; not all can sustain.
