"First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you're inspired or not." [From the essay "Furor Scribendi" by Octavia E. Butler].  I came across her remarkable story: Bloodchild today.

I love the power of words. I love simple pleasures, kindness, animals and natural places. 

Here is a fond memory I am inspired to use on my profile by 18 Years of Wattpad: 
"Inspired by Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by The Beatles.

Gliding along the gentle embrace of the Dusi River, our canoe a vessel of shared laughter and sun-kissed dreams.

Mulberry trees, laden with plump, dark berries, line the banks, their leaves rustling secrets to a sky ablaze with marmalade hues.

The African sun, a melting orb of citrus fire, paints the water with streaks of gold and crimson.

A voice, familiar and comforting, echoes across the water, calling your name. You turn, slow and mesmerised, towards a vision of kaleidoscope eyes - a girl, her gaze reflecting the boundless joy and freedom of this sun-drenched afternoon."

I am the author of short stories, as well as a non-fiction workbook to help you discover meaning and purpose in life. I write over on Substack under: The Lamb Life Scribe. I combine writing with generative art, text prompt to image. It's wonderous and calming to see images created with the help of AI, through the power of words. 

The header image is created with the assistance of Playgroundai.com 2023.