Theres a kid inside my mind. He wants me to make sense of all the horror and wonder contained in the world, and lace it into a compelling narrative—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. 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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Thanks! 🙂
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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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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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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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That’s why I like dogs—they’re like the embodiment of that kid for me, lol
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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) 🙂
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Enjoyed this musing today! Here’s to the power of the stories that we weave in our own lives. Thank you. 🙂
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Thanks much, Theresa! I’m flattered! 😀
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I feel that spark of wide-eyed wonder when I craft poems, stories, and artwork with elements of magic, fantasy or whimsy. 🙂
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You and me both. 🙂
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