Human Design combines elements from the I Ching, astrology, the Kabbalah, the chakra system and modern physics. It's a holistic self-knowledge system. But you don't have to be into Human Design to enjoy this post; it will be about writing, as always, not about Human Design itself. If you don't wish to generate your Human Design, there are two ways you can use this post: either read through the specific Motivations and go with what your intuition tells you, or use them as an additional tool for creating characters.
For more Human Design posts check out SENSES, ENVIRONMENT or PERSPECTIVE.
Let's look through the six motivation types! As you read, reflect: “am I writing for the right reasons?”
1. HOPE – motivated by potential, optimism, and faith in the future
• you thrive when you express what COULD be rather than what is
• use your voice to inspire or imagine new worlds, futures, or internal transformations
• avoid writing with a tone of despair or cynicism as it would only drain you
• honor your natural optimism even if others see it as naive
2. DESIRE - motivated by passion, ambition and the drive to influence
• you write best when you have a personal stake in your message. Let your writing pursue impact and recognition
• it’s okay to want to be seen, heard, and successful. Don't suppress your hunger
• be wary of burnout from chasing validation. Ground your goals in alignment, not approval. Reflect why is recognition so important to you
• choose topics you deeply care about and make you feel excited
3. NEED - motivated by service, solving problems and addressing what's essential
• your work lies in solving practical, real-world issues. Your writing is most effective when addressing what matters most in people’s lives
• your writing thrives when it's useful, relevant, or directly responsive to a need you’ve identified
• don’t feel guilty for needing a strong “why” to take action. You aren’t lazy, you’re purpose-driven
• when writing about abstract ideas, include their real-life applications to stay grounded
• you write best when you're offering solutions and methods for life improvement - don’t be afraid to teach or guide others through your writing
• honor your drive to correct what’s broken, whether in society, relationships, or beliefs. You can nicely implement it in your writing
• be gentle with your inner critic. Your sense of responsibility can be heavy, so give yourself some compassion
• break big projects into smaller, manageable goals so your sense of responsibility doesn’t become overwhelming
5. INNOCENCE - motivated by experience, detachment, and non-agenda
• write for the joy of it. Your talent shines best when you’re not trying to control the outcome
• trust that your unique perspective is enough, even if it doesn’t “lead” or “teach”
• let go of the need to have a clear purpose. You are here to observe and share, not to solve or persuade
• avoid internalizing the pressure to be productive or purposeful. Your detachment is strength
• don't compare yourself to strong-structured writers, as your writing style lies in honest expression more than anything else
• you see what others miss - especially potential dangers or overlooked truths. You may write best when unveiling what's hidden and warning against ignorance
• your sharp awareness is your gift, but don’t let it paralyze you with anxiety; write to release fear with clarity, not to get overwhelmed by it
• avoid getting stuck in research mode out of fear of missing something
• ground yourself before and after writing
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