Tag: Thoughts

Life is a joke that will eventually crack you up.

IMHO, it is not enough to settle for the mediocrity of thought that is imparted by unthinkingly accepting what is told to us.  Cleanliness of thought arises from questioning all systems, from all angles and in all scenarios… And using this inquiry to sharpen the very mechanism by which we question things.

IMHO, Writing is about being as brutally honest with yourself as possible.  If you are honest enough with yourself, your words will emerge from that core piece of your spirit that resonates with others.   THAT is the way to hit a chord; not through strategized pandering, but through a cleanliness of thought that’s too bright to…

IMHO, a writer (or any artist for that matter) must be gifted or willing.  “To do what?” you may ask.   To breathe the air of their worlds, to dine with their characters, to live with their heroes, to sympathize with their villains…in short, to BECOME their stories.  The audience, I believe, can tell the…

Ignoring weakness feels great, but ultimately does you no favors.  Obsessing over weakness makes you feel “in control” and somewhat powerful, but hampers you like an iron weight. Acknowledging weakness and learning to navigate it…that leads to strength.

The ability to write about anything is predicated on the willingness to BE anything (within the bounds of one’s imagination).  It’s all well and good to close yourself off from what is “vile,” but in writing, I find this to be a limiting factor.  Does that “vile” character in your head think of him/herself as vile?…

Discipline for discipline’s sake (or toughness for toughness’s sake), is a stupid, counterproductive religion.  People need the right mix of internal qualities that allow them to get the job done, and also allow them to navigate their cravings.  The emphasis on ANY internal quality should be on task accomplishment and living a fulfilling existence; [discipline/toughness/etc.] shouldn’t turn into sick…