Misaligned Power

When you know what you want does it matter how you get it?

What drives us as human beings is desire. It is in our power to get as close to our desires as we can. And it’s imperative to human development to learn how to use our power.

Now before we go on I have to explain something. Desire has gained a negative connotation. The truth is when we focus our minds on our good beliefs and values, our desires come into alignment with those things. Same with bad beliefs and values. Bad as in self-destructive. Good as in increases our well-being.

With that being said, we can return to the question: When we know what we want, does it matter how we get it?

According to my belief system, it matters how I get what I want because integrity is one of my core values. This means I do my best to use integrity, and when I mess up, it is my desire to do my best to correct the matter as soon as possible. When for some reason I cannot live up to that desire, it doesn’t feel good. On the flip side, someone who doesn’t find integrity valuable to them would not have the desire to use integrity, which means they don’t even have the awareness of their lack of it. This is why choosing your circle is so important!

It didn’t matter before but it does now.

We all had that point in our lives where we hadn’t sat down yet and really thought about what our beliefs and values were, when we didn’t have a clear guidance system in place yet, and when we were still learning how to wield our power. Those times should be forgiven. Most times it takes the consequences to learn what you don’t want so you can get closer to what you do want. Now that you do know the impact of your inner belief system and your values, use them to guide you towards what you want.

If this is a review and all if this you already know, then this is a gentle reminder to forgive yourself. You’re doing your best with the tools you’ve been given, and it shows.

James Joyce Inspo

I’m kinda focused on Joyce right now. Here’s some more James Joyce inspo.

“Shut your eyes and see.” James Joyce

I didn’t learn about James Joyce until later in my life. I do wonder if I would have appreciated him in middle school? I think he would have given me so much life. Well, what’s important is that I found him. ❤️‍🔥

James Joyce on Writing

The important thing is not what we write but how we write, and in my opinion the modern writer must be an adventurer above all, willing to take every risk, and be prepared to founder in his effort if need be. In other words we must write dangerously.

James Joyce via Blinkist.com

I think that James Joyce grew into this mindset. We lose the mindset as we grow. This mindset is what Picasso spent his life trying to find. We have this as children. Back when we were curious and eager to figure the world out the way we wanted to. We didn’t know there was a way to do things when we did them. I admire James Joyce for his literary contributions. He inspired me to write more authentically.

Today, the Gift.

“Light tomorrow with today.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning

The Muse

I hope my tomorrow is amazing because of how I lived today. While I say this I understand that right now is a gift that’s why it’s called the present. I guess I’ve reached a point where all of these tenses matter to me but the present is my priority.

What are you doing for yourself today that your future self will thank you for?

Interested in blogging?

Interested in blogging? Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, I got you!

The best way to start a blog is to start with a free version. This is a great way to develop the discipline to write regularly, ;earn how to share posts, and where to share them.

As you get rolling on your writing routine, connect with other bloggers! You can find a million ways to connect these days but here’s some places to start. WordPress has a writing community, Facebook groups, Twitter and IG hashtags bring writers together as well .

Find online open source photos to spruce up your posts. Pixabay is my fav.

Post some tester articles before you share your blog. Sharing your writing with the world can be kinda scary. It’s ok to practice in private but don’t stay in the dark too long. The world needs to see your work!

If you’re stumped on topics, Gemini formally known as Bard can share some inspiring words. Don’t be shy, give AI a try. (haha)

New to blogging? I’d love to hear your story.

Novel Update

Book Three of my novel has been scrapped. I’m currently rewriting it. I’m not sure how my main character is getting to the end but I know what I want for an ending. So send me hope and snacks.

I don’t feel very close to finished at all.

Writing is rewriting. Mastering the art of the rewrite is essential for novice writers and professional writers alike

Master Class

Guiding Light

“without the sense of a solid self, it is impossible to maintain a self-image.” 

MARIA POPOVA https://www.themarginalian.org/2024/02/18/hesse-soul/

This quote is such a compliment to what I’ve learned over the last 50 days, the importance of knowing yourself when it comes to communication. To take it further, this article talks about the importance of knowing yourself when it comes to consciousness. A writer’s work holds great power when they embrace the depth, width, and vastness of their own consciousness. The chakras, like affirmations, are just guiding lights to something even bigger.

Level 5 ~>Complete<~

Day 50 of 50!!!!
I SPEAK

Today’s Affirmation: I honor my words and promises!!

What a fitting affirmation on the completion of 50 days!! Honor through commitment and consistency isn’t always fun and full of new adventures. Most times discipline is doing simple things the same way everyday. Even when it’s old, and your tired, and you don’t feel like it. You do it anyway. That’s how writers write novels. That’s how water overcomes mountains.