The Creative Process
As the days of the Abbey Normal continue to March on. And over every one. There is a demand for Sweeping Changes in almost everything. The odds of getting all of those done is almost impossible. That’s Life. And that is how it will be. As I look about the various ideas that I am …
Continue reading “To Make a Simple Dent or Two In the Universe”
I like taking Deep Dives. And that is why I read. I read through about 3 different books a week. A nonfiction book to learn about something new. What I call a “Process Book”. This is a book that takes a look on some form of the Creative Process of some art form. And a …
Now What ?! This has been my never ending question of the last two years. I realised that the terms of my own story has been changed. And many of those terms were by forces and circumstances beyond my control. And here I am. But where? I started back into listening to The Moth podcast. …
“Man’s task is to become conscious of the contents that press up from the subconscious” – — Carl Jung — “The Cave you fear to enter holds the treasure to seek. …
Before I start. Where have I been the last few months. Stuck in the Never ending “Abbey Normal” that is now going into Year Three. There has been supply chain issues for the last.year.However, when it.comes.to having my plan disrupted by the Monkeywrench in the gears. My supply has never run short these days. Every …
I have remained employed through the last year and a half of what I refer to the “Abbey Normal” . But I have been pretty much on my own at work due to social distancing. I am by myself in a 10,ooo square foot room to do my work. But the work load has been …
…..Overthinking Nimis cogitantione …..Too much thinking Non satis actio …..Not enough action I am not sure why from time to time. I have to take certain words and phrases. And then type them into an online translator to convert them into Latin. I have never taken Latin in my life. Yet, for some reason I …
That is my Starting Point In my experience, responding to any situation with the phrase “I don’t know” is the equivalent a lighting the fuse on a stick of dynamite. It is a nice way to spark anger and start an argument. Why am I responsible for having the answers other people do not even …
It is the time of Strange Days that seem to continue with no end in sight. Everyone wants a Guarantee of Safe Return to Normal. And how is there going to be one? People want to known. And want to avoid curiosity. Curiosity is asking questions. That can be a bit dangerous in this climate. …
Continue reading “From Out of the Rabbit Hole… What am I Hearing?”
“Research your own experience for the truth… Absorb what is useful… Add what is specifically your own… The creating individual is more than any style or system.” – Bruce Lee A year ago, I was doing my own self review. And what I needed to change up for myself in the months that were ahead. …
Skin and Bruises 