[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f8HLgA664QH2Js3tHZGZTk71zf5HxdA_vrYZN5hlfEr0":3,"$f1f_dOYZmIRv4D7_wNjk2NYaRapBm8W1rCFJkshbqmT4":16},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},6045,"Vanessa Diffenbaugh","V",76,null,"vanessa-diffenbaugh",[12],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},25,"love",6,{"quotes":17,"pagination":83},[18,27,34,40,46,52,59,65,71,77],{"id":19,"quote_text":20,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":23,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":26},3987062,"The names of common flowers change from decade to decade, so I spent a lot of time with old outdated dictionaries, with awful flower names like 'mouse-eared chickweed.'",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nVanessa Diffenbaugh, the author of the quote, wrote this passage in her novel \"The Language of Flowers,\" which was published in 2011. The novel is a poignant and powerful tale of a young girl named Victoria Jones who uses the Victorian language of flowers to communicate and find solace. During the time Diffenbaugh wrote the novel, she was likely drawing from her own experiences as a foster child and her passion for the history of the language of flowers.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about the nature of creativity and innovation. On the surface, it seems like a charming anecdote about an author's research process. However, upon closer examination, it reveals the tension between tradition and innovation. Diffenbaugh is highlighting the idea that even the most seemingly mundane or outdated sources can hold hidden treasures and insights that can spark creativity.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset to your own work, try embracing the value of dusty, outdated sources and unexpected influences. Don't be afraid to dig through old books, archives, or conversations with people from different generations to uncover new ideas and perspectives. By doing so, you may stumble upon hidden gems that can inform and enrich your creative endeavors.",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":33},3987059,"We are more and more into technology. Everything is texting, and everything is instant. Flowers are completely impractical as a method of communication when you could just send a text.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nVanessa Diffenbaugh, the author of \"The Language of Flowers,\" wrote this quote, reflecting on the changing nature of human connection in the digital age. This quote likely originated from her writing process, perhaps in a draft or an interview, as she explores the themes of loneliness, isolation, and the human need for meaningful connection. Diffenbaugh's own life experiences, including growing up in foster care, have deeply informed her perspective on the importance of emotional intimacy and the limitations of digital communication.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that even though technology has made communication more efficient, it has also made it more superficial. By prioritizing instant, text-based communication, we may be sacrificing the depth and richness of human connection that can be achieved through more tactile and sensory expressions, like flowers.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, consider incorporating more sensory and creative elements into your communication, whether in personal relationships or professional settings. This might involve sending a handwritten note, giving a small gift, or simply taking the time to have a face-to-face conversation, rather than defaulting to digital communication. By doing so, you can cultivate deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, even in a world where technology is increasingly prevalent.",{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3987057,"I never really considered writing something that was nonfiction.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},3987053,"I was a screenwriting and studio art major in college, so even though I don't have any training as a floral designer, I have a very particular visual aesthetic.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},3987050,"I did a minor in creative writing in college, but I didn't start writing until I stayed at home with my own children.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":58},3987047,"I've always loved the language of flowers. I discovered Kate Greenaway's 'Language of Flowers' in a used bookstore when I was 16 and couldn't believe it was such a well-kept secret. How could something so beautiful and romantic be virtually unknown?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from Vanessa Diffenbaugh's book \"The Language of Flowers\", a novel that explores the themes of identity, community, and the power of language. As a 16-year-old, Vanessa stumbled upon Kate Greenaway's \"Language of Flowers\" in a used bookstore, sparking her fascination with the Victorian era's language of flowers. This chance discovery reflects the author's early interest in the intersection of language, culture, and human connection.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical sentiment: the author finds beauty and romance in a language that is \"virtually unknown\". This tension highlights the idea that true appreciation and understanding often require seeking out the unconventional, the obscure, or the marginalized. The author is drawn to the language of flowers not because it's widely recognized, but precisely because it's a \"well-kept secret\".\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, seek out the unconventional sources of inspiration that others may overlook. In your professional or creative pursuits, don't be afraid to dig deeper and explore the margins, where you may discover unique perspectives and untapped resources.",{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3987043,"My husband and I have been involved with foster youth since our early 20s. Right out of college and not yet married, we spent weekends mentoring a family of young girls.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3987042,"You have to really prove yourself to young people, and if your answer is clear and consistent and loving - even if it's angry and disappointed - what's important is that you're being real and honest and not going anywhere.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3987039,"I'm very interested in getting inside the heads of people society discards, people on the fringe, especially immigrant kids. We dismiss them without getting into details of who they are.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":78,"quote_text":79,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":80,"source":81,"quote_tag":82,"commentary":9},3987035,"I traveled a full two years with 'Language of Flowers.'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":84,"totalPages":85,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":86},1,8,10]