Earlier in the sculpting journal note-taking process, I had not given a great deal of thought as to why I was writing things down. I suspect it was an attempt to understand for myself, or to give meaning to what the heck was going on in my own life, to use journaling as a tool to assist in making some sense of things.
As I contemplated, as I reflected, I recognized the beginnings of a story, and of stories within stories. As life and sculpting events became more and more remarkable, the impulse to remark gained strength. I felt compelled to share, yet I did not understand, never mind attempt to articulate, that which I was feeling compelled to share.
I ask myself, “Why am I feeling compelled?” An answer surfaces in the mind. It is a desire to share an exploration of that which is not verifiable, that which I believe to be beyond the realm of reason. Uncertainty as to the existence of a realm beyond the reasoning mind has subsided. Over time, exploration has allowed me to stretch thin the tether of “old reason.” The new perspectives I wish to share open up and expand my view of reality. The implications of this new reality are stunningly immense. The implications are Really, REALLY BIG!
I believe that expressions of these personal realizations have the potential to lead toward new understandings of aspects of evolution of both humanity and planet.
I believe that there is an underutilized source of intuitive expression available that appears to be particularly appropriate to specifically expressed human intention. The source of creative intuitive expression appears to reside beyond the current bounds of expressions available to the reasoning mind. The source or sources are accessible if humans are able to release themselves from the bonds of currently entrenched perceptions. The mission is clear, the task is formidable.
I do not as yet see the final shape of the writing, which I have chosen to approach and to view as a new sculpture in an unfamiliar medium.
Based on observations gleaned through the wood sculpting experience, I feel comfortable taking the attitude that it is OK that I don’t know exactly what this new sculpture, the writing, will be. I don’t know how these words will express themselves, yet I do feel some degree of comfort with my current choice of approach. That said, I am not at all free of apprehension.
The approach is to begin with things that I am currently comfortable with and to see what happens while disregarding my blank stare at the parts of the equation that I do not yet understand or visualize.
Another Day, Another Perspective
I proceed with this “another day” approach to writing to give context to what might initially appear as an impulsive, seemingly disjointed journaling. I trust that clarity will prevail as both writing and reading progress.