Working out the emotional baggage
I find listening to music and especially reading and writing therapeutic. I mostly like to read stories that have a lot of character drama weaved with life lessons, and other symbolic elements that make you look at life from another angle. That is one reason I read Orson Scott Card. I agree with some of his writing principles, but I reject others. I also reject his personal beliefs. But, his stories strike a chord with me. Such as the Ender’s Quartet, and the Alvin Maker Saga. Eminem is another talented artist. One whose music has helped me through tough times. His stories woven into his lyrics remind a bit of problems I have had in the past. I have grown a lot since then, but I still listen to his music because it feels like thearpy.
When I write, I always try to challenge myself. Vent my anger, or whatever I am feeling in a constructive way. Sometimes, the emotions I am feeling is too strong to channel. Other times, I find a great harmony of words which to convey to my future collaborators on the projects I have written in advance.
Today, I wrote some scenes I felt were powerful. I had wanted to add more detail, but held back because the detail involved medical practice. I may revise it and use guess work. So, that I hold nothing back, or I may leave it as is.
Either way, I am doing what I enjoy.
