Prompt: Sonder
Type: Short writing
Sonder is such a lovely word, and an even lovely concept. The realization that everyone has their own life they're living. It seems like such a trivial concept, something everyone should know, but still. The thought that other people are living their lives, that you aren't alone, is comforting. That everyone's life is as complex as your own. That everyone else has their own struggles and difficulties.
Everyone is the hero of their own narrative. In someone else's narrative you may be; the supporting cast; the background character, or maybe even the villain. But you're always someone.
Everyone has their own lives. Everyone is their own hero. To realize this is a gift, because to sonder is as lovely as if sounds.
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A Handful of Night: A Collection of Short Stories and Poems
Short StoryTo improve my writing I came up with a different prompt for each day of the year. I'll either write a short story, poem, or just any piece of writing each day and publish it here. Feel free to use these prompts. Feedback is always welcomed!
