Lioness_Heart
04-04-2008, 05:45 PM
LitNet seems a little down at the moment. :bawling:
I suppose that's only to be expected, what with tortured artists meeting teenage angst. (not that i'm reserving misery for these people only - it's free for anyone who wants it)
But I feel like spreading some springtime cheer. So I've decided that each fortnight I'll post a new Happiness Quest thread to help us focus on what is good in our lives. It probably won't solve any major problems, but might make us all realise that each day is dawning a little brighter. Think of it as a fornightly present to yourself: spending a few minutes thinking about something happy. Perhaps it will do some long-term good along the way :D
So, without further ado:
Happiness Quest Part I: My Happy Book
Thought I'd kick off with something literature-themed - a little cheesy I know, but sometimes that's the easiest way to get started.
What book do you read when you feel when you feel down and want to cheer yourself up and why? Is it a cathartic tragedy, or an uplifting adventure?
I like to read any of my Tamora Pierce books - mostly my shorter ones, like one from the Song of the Lioness or Immortals. They remind me of when I was younger and used to bury myself in fantasy books. They also remind me of a time when I believed that I could do anything; those books made me feel empowered at the time and still do now, even though I practically know them off by heart. It's also because they are about young women growing into adulthood; sometimes I need reminding that it's possible to grow up and still be young and free; that you can lose your naievity (my spelling's really off today) and still be innocent - still be the same person inside. In case you happen to be reading this, Tamora Pierce, you've really inspired me to make the most of my life, and your writing has, since I was ten, made me feel empowered even when I felt despairing. And that's helped me make a positive change to my outlook and the way I deal with situations. So thank-you.
So... I have bared my soul. Do you dare, brave litnetters???
I suppose that's only to be expected, what with tortured artists meeting teenage angst. (not that i'm reserving misery for these people only - it's free for anyone who wants it)
But I feel like spreading some springtime cheer. So I've decided that each fortnight I'll post a new Happiness Quest thread to help us focus on what is good in our lives. It probably won't solve any major problems, but might make us all realise that each day is dawning a little brighter. Think of it as a fornightly present to yourself: spending a few minutes thinking about something happy. Perhaps it will do some long-term good along the way :D
So, without further ado:
Happiness Quest Part I: My Happy Book
Thought I'd kick off with something literature-themed - a little cheesy I know, but sometimes that's the easiest way to get started.
What book do you read when you feel when you feel down and want to cheer yourself up and why? Is it a cathartic tragedy, or an uplifting adventure?
I like to read any of my Tamora Pierce books - mostly my shorter ones, like one from the Song of the Lioness or Immortals. They remind me of when I was younger and used to bury myself in fantasy books. They also remind me of a time when I believed that I could do anything; those books made me feel empowered at the time and still do now, even though I practically know them off by heart. It's also because they are about young women growing into adulthood; sometimes I need reminding that it's possible to grow up and still be young and free; that you can lose your naievity (my spelling's really off today) and still be innocent - still be the same person inside. In case you happen to be reading this, Tamora Pierce, you've really inspired me to make the most of my life, and your writing has, since I was ten, made me feel empowered even when I felt despairing. And that's helped me make a positive change to my outlook and the way I deal with situations. So thank-you.
So... I have bared my soul. Do you dare, brave litnetters???