RE: Deconstruction of my Mind: a piece of speculation

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Hello @warpedpoetic,
How to respond to such a piece of raw honesty, but with honesty, even if that response seems pompous. You have imparted your truth, brilliantly. You command language. You hold readers in your alchemist grasp and do with them what you will. Ah that is the power of a god, is it not?

However, I can bring to this piece only my own insight, my own experience. After admiring your skill and brutal honesty, I must say there is another answer to despair. It is my belief (experience) that despair comes from helplessness, from swimming about in a void. It has never been the case that looking inward offered comfort or direction to me. The only power I ever felt, the only balm that ever worked, was to do something that made a difference, a positive difference in someone's (something, such as an animal) life. It is the only thing in recent years that I could hold onto. In dark moments, when everything seemed futile, I could do something for someone, something that made them feel better, even if for only a moment. I know that sounds corny and lacks drama. But, for me, it works.

This is an honest response to your story. It is a response that will bore and disappoint most people.

I wish you all the best. Of course you are a brilliant writer. Beyond that, I wish you peace.



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I don't think your reply is corny. I strive to exactly that. I try to contribute something no matter small to people's dream and their appreciation, their joys move me forward each day.

Yes despair has become a part of me and I have tried to rid myself of that helpless feeling with everything and anything. Sometimes, writing helps, sometimes it is not enough. I think being alone is not something I should be. I think when I am with people doing something positive I feel better.

Thank you for your words. You know the truth of things. Thank you from reading and enjoying this too. It is everything.

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Hello my writer friend,
Thank you for receiving that reply with such good grace. Yes, writing is a gift to all of us. I know you because of it, and you reach me because of it. My chief reason for being at Ink Well is to make it easier for people to cross the bridge to writing. You don't need any help crossing the bridge, but you know there is someone on the other side waiting to hear what you have to say :) I get up every morning (sometimes not till afternoon!) and check to see what writing treasure awaits me in the Ink Well community.

Peace and light to you, every day.

AG

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