When we are in our zone, our cave, or wherever we do our thang, we often feel like the one wearing the Royal Crown while editing just masterfully. If you've been at this long enough you know that it is the editing that makes the story. With the proper training we place our created thought-beings (characters) where they need to be. We leave hints so the reader can know where to go without knowing what will go down. We create environments which reflect moods ours and theirs. We do so many things (sometime all within the first 3-5 pages) and I am not trying to take anything away from what we do; but we forget we're not the only one doing this. Or is it just me? I don't think it's just me because we all ask for help, but we don't want to be tore down. We sometimes just want our ego stroke. We want our art acknowledged by those other than loved ones and the average reader. We want someone who can walk in our shoes tell and us they feel each and every step; meaning they, a fellow writer, can see the genius in our creation the way we see it without it being publishable. SMH I've come to realize that to cut miles off my journey as a writer, I have to admit I'm not the only one good at what I do. I'm not the only "expert" even if I know more about the field than others who are doing what I do. I have learned so much about language, expectations, and design outside of the land of Welnikov and Mow Yen by seeing the genius in other writers. There are others who will teach you without knowing they are teaching you if you show up and be humble. Yeah, we know what we know when it comes to our world that we're creating; but we don't know enough to be experts in the world which we live in- even in the field of writing. Whether you be J.K. Rowling or Steven King, this is the case. All the experts have left the building and only us mostly blissful, active participants are still here. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle
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"At the 1893 World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, Swami Vivekananda argued that the same God is the inspirer of all religions." When the evangelists tried to press Vivekananda on the issue of conversion, Vivekananda "took the high ground." The evangelists were told ever so kindly that trying to convert someone was for little minded people. This answer to conversion was good then for those who have put away the toys and it is good now for those who have been elevated from breast milk to meat (or Veggies for my Vegans.)
Now that I'm in the waiting period for Hour of Change, I have time to think what I want to do with The Chronicles of Mow Yen. What is this series really about? Although I know that the second installment will consider the mythology of Hinduism, I don't know what topic I'm going to follow with; let alone the message, theme, or claim that I'm going to deal with. Hour of Change taught me that these such things aren't as easy as one may think and in fact if I want to steal fire from the gods then I better be on my p's and q's. Before I return to Hour of Change and do the last (I hope) editing/polishing, I want to know what the hell I'm sharing and what in the world am I doing. Outside of having fun and being in joy, I want everyone to share in a mystical experience. I want to talk with people and uncover the Mystery so that it is no longer a Great Mystery to me (us?) This means that I must present my understandings and findings to be reviewed and commented on first and I do this in the form of simple fantasy. Allowing and expecting for others to comment on my theology & mythology (I call it my theomythology.) More I think about my form of pronouncement, the more I can see others thinking I want to convert to or recruit for my beliefs and understanding. That is the last thing I want to do. Convincing others that you know the way is something that I'm not too keen on as I believe we are to bear witness to the journeys and adventures of others without judgments, recommendations, or words of corrections; no matter how well life may be going for you. I've learned the hard way about that Teacher, Healer, Way-Shower stuff. I just want to play and have experiences of Joy with conversation about thoughts and beliefs about that which is effable. When we come together over a meal, a drink, a round table, an auditorium we can make the invisible visible. This means understanding that trying to make conversions is in fact little mind and big fear. There is no Light, no Love, and no Peace- and these are my things. It is my purpose to be an example of Christ-Consciousness rising out of the flames of Self-consciousness. Because I have yet to meet someone who hasn't encountered flames when shifting from human to divine consciousness. I believe that my purpose can be everyone's purpose and when you're looking for the Divine Man in others you are in fact doing my purpose. Christ-Consciousness is important to me. Look at me, getting off track. The Chronicles of Mow Yen will not be in any way shape or form an attempt to convince anyone of anything other than to sit down and conversate with me. I just want to talk, to learn, to experience, and to believe, while being in joy and happiness. I guess that's why I'm aiming to have multiple series. Things are moving accordingly and I'm constantly getting better results, even if I'm not going as fast as I would like. Must say, I'm still alive and polishing. Thanks always for your patience. I will get this into the collective thought. Maybe not as fast as I would like, but when it hit it will be a conversation starter and a representative of me. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle. |
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