Quotes by Fennel Hudson, A Waterside Year - Fennel's Journal - No. 2

“As the daydreams grew longer, the distinction between what was real and what was imaginary grew less. Soon I existed in a blissful world of my own creation.”

“Theres merit in being different, inspiration in being individual, courage in being unique, and freedom in being yourself.”

“Reality is in the ether, a blend of present-day experiences infused with ones memories and dreams. A life that is real to one is surreal to another.”

“Reality is just a matter of perception.”

“Individuality and creativity are slowly dampened by a normal job with normal people.”

“The greatest moments of creativity come in absolute solitude, when ones mind is free from distraction and able to probe the depths of the impossible.”

“Doing nothing can be as rewarding as doing something. And doing very little can be as productive, in a creative sense, as doing a lot.”

“Time is not something to be killed. Doing so suffocates a part of us, writing off part of our life that could, or rather should, be spent doing something meaningful.”

“I write into an old book that smells of dust and whose pages are floppy with damp. Sometimes the ink splodges onto the paper, other times it will barely leave the nib of my pen.”

“Rarely will I write indoors, even if it means getting wet during rain, or my hands numb in winter.”

“I keep on dreaming, but to find freedom, one must first search inwards.”

“Time alone helps us to remember who we are.”

“Freedom within is embodied in things as well as people. Like coins tossed into a wishing well, they contain our hopes and dreams.”

“Eight months in the woods have hardened me, or at least firmed up my beliefs that if a mans going to fend for himself, then he needs to leave his credit card at home.”

“My tent doesnt look like much but, as an estate agent might say, It is air-conditioned and has exceptional location.”

“Life in the wild, as Im observing, is about survival as much as pleasure.”

“The promise of adventure is often more exciting than the adventure itself.”

“A man can never be truly free when he knows that he is neglecting his duties elsewhere.”

“Choice and perception are closely linked. They are unique, personal and emotional.”

“Its not always best to know whats going on beneath the surface.”