There is a good chance that you know someone who has a tattoo, or you have one yourself. What is the purpose of a tattoo? It’s a way to mark your identity.

A tattoo can be a picture, a name, a date, or a symbol. Any of those images can be a reminder to yourself and the world of who you are and what is important to you.

But there is another kind of marking that can define you—that is your scars. A scar represents past trauma or brokenness, and it can be visible on your skin or stored inside your heart and mind where others cannot see it.

Your scars do not detract from your power as a writer. Instead, the opposite is true. They enhance your power.

Stephen King said, “A little talent is a good thing to have if you want to be a writer. But the only real requirement is the ability to remember every scar.”

Don’t be afraid to let your scars show through. Those wounds are part of your story. They are giving you life lessons that you could not have gotten any other way.

So, don’t try to erase the scars. Rather, embrace them as a powerful part of your story.

Today’s Challenge: Think about an area of your life you’ve been afraid to reveal to others. How can you let your guard down just a little and use that experience to help others?

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Today’s podcast episode also includes an interview with one of our Daily Writer Club members, Brigitte Cutshall!

Brigitte is a Communications Solutions Consultant and Production Expert, and founder of Gemini Media. She hosts the Real Things Living Podcast and is passionate about health advocacy. She’s the author of The Quality Book Formula, the children’s book, It’s Fun to Run, among others. You can find her at https://brigittecutshall.com.