Musings

Theres a kid inside my mind.Β  He wants me to make sense of all the horror and wonder contained in the world, and lace it into a compelling narrativeβ€”a narrative that lifts his heart, opens his thoughts, and inspires him to write a story of his own.

I think when we craft a story for that hidden version of ourselves, it seems to connect with everyone else’s.Β  And for an undeniable moment in that spot-on story, it seems we can be that kid again; the one who turns the pages with wide-eyed wonder, and has to restrain themselves from jumping up from their seat and whooping in delight.


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12 responses to “Musings”

  1. Hey nice page,
    Cheers

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  2. Great thought!

    Something I’ve been thinking of a lot lately is how narrative-driven human beings are. Our entire sense of self is generated through the stories we tell ourselves about our past.

    Thanks for sharing!

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    1. That’s actually valid, from what I understand of clinical psychology. It’s why the hero’s journey continually resonates with us; when we live it, we act in a way that fulfills us and allows us to evolve

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  3. I need to let that kid out more often than I do. He is needed more, it seems, now than then…

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    1. That’s why I like dogsβ€”they’re like the embodiment of that kid for me, lol

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  4. Reblogged this on L M Dee.

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    1. Many Thanks, Ms. Dee! (I tried to find your first name on your site, but couldn’t. Sorry for the overly formal address, if it puts you off) πŸ™‚

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  5. Reblogged this on Culture Shocks and commented:
    Enjoyed this musing today! Here’s to the power of the stories that we weave in our own lives. Thank you. πŸ™‚

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    1. Thanks much, Theresa! I’m flattered! πŸ˜€

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  6. I feel that spark of wide-eyed wonder when I craft poems, stories, and artwork with elements of magic, fantasy or whimsy. πŸ™‚

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    1. You and me both. πŸ™‚

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