Profundity December 31, 2009
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The partial aim of these random, assorted blog posts has always been to convey some profound truth to the reader in some fashion. However, I have never been a very profound person, neither in writing nor in speaking. The volume of my writing has suffered immensely because of it. But what if I am approaching it the wrong way? What if profundity is not something that you can plan. What if it just happens accidentally? Intentionally, maybe, but accidentally all the same? I’m not so sure.
What if, as a professed writer, I’m to simply write, and the profundity will take care of itself? Kind of like when we serve God without a clear sense of direction. One of the best pieces of advice I heard was by Pastor Erwin McManus: “Love God and do what you want.” Meaning that if you’re loving God, your desires will line up with His, so that what you want to do will be benefiting God’s kingdom. All this is by God’s prerogative, of course. So does the same apply to writing? If what I’m writing is not being written out of some sinful desire, then does it line up with God? If I am focusing my life on loving and serving and submitting to Christ, does he give me the words to say every single time? I would like to say yes, but I know that I, as a human, am imperfect and prone to deceiving myself. Especially when I am writing.
Profundity. The state of being profound. Maybe one day I will understand that supernatural quality which graces so many writers and captivates innumerable readers. Or maybe I won’t. I suppose we shall see.
~Voran
Sentence Fragments, I think. December 29, 2009
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I’ve been told by a reliable source that the best way to let profound thoughts flow is to speak in sentence fragments. And use a lack of punctuation. While the former seems like a partial possibility at least, the second does not. And here I would launch into a lengthy exposition on the merits of punctuation. To heck with that. (Am I allowed to say that? Oh yeah, it’s my blog) But what about spelling. Well, have you heard of typoglycemia? The magical mental disorder that allows humans to recognize a word no matter the arrangement as long as the first and last letter are the same and the word actually has all the letters it normally would. (Wow, run-on snetncee) See waht I maen? You konw the wrdos I am wntirig…Okay, maybe not. That last one seems to stnad in contradiction to that rule. I don’t know. You tell me. Oh, and that all being said, you have to actually know how to spell the word in the first place before this magical ability applies to that word.
So…sentence fragments, eh? What am I to do with sentence fragments? Here in the Frozen Waste we call Minnesota, sentence fragments may be the only saving grace in the world. “HELP!”, “FREEZING!”, “FOOD!”, “SHELTER!”, “LOVE!” You get my point, yes? I mean seriously. There is no way on earth anyone in my situation would be shouting, “PLEASE HELP ME! IT IS SO VERY, VERY COLD OUTSIDE AND I COULD REALLY, REALLY USE SOME FOOD AND SHELTER! SOMEONE PLEASE LOVE ME!” I mean, that sounds totally desperate right? Especially the last sentence. Am I sounding cynical? Wow, I have ADHD. Maybe that’s why I do so well on long exams. Wait that doesn’t make any sense. Or maybe it does? I don’t know. Heh, I’m not speaking in sentence fragments. Short and quick seems to do the trick. Oh snap I’m rhyming now! Does anyone know a good therapist? AAAAAAAAAAAGH!
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Okay, I’m better now. And it happened fast, let me tell you. I calmed down in the space of time it took me to hit enter, type “—”, hit backspace three times, then type “…”. So like, all of three seconds? I’d love to tell you I actually got up and walked away and came back an hour later, but six people can attest to the contrary, so forget it. Gosh, now I’m rambling. I hope I haven’t caught oralemesis (Otherwise known as verbal diarrhea. Heh. Dye-a-rhea. Paint a big bird…moving on…) cuz that would bot be cool.
Well, if you’re still reading this, I am not having a nervous breakdown. I’m just very, very, very, very, very (did you know you can type “very” in more or less a repetitive circle?) tired. And I have a headache. And I’m hungry. Tengo hambre, mis amigos (or amigas, as the case may be). But there’s no food to eat until dinner, so you’re stuck with hungry, achy, tired me. But oh look, my computer battery is dying. Lucky you. Bye!
~Voran
Parkour and Philosophy Update December 1, 2009
Posted by onebizarremind in Creator's Thoughts, Parkour.1 comment so far
I know I way behind on the schedule I kind of set up for myself, but this is a good thing, because I have changed my mind about said schedule. My goal was to spam out half a dozen or so articles on the philosophy or Parkour, something I don’t yet fully understand myself. This being the case, I realized that this is an undertaking that can not be done with haste. I’ll be taking my time learning what Parkour means to me. So don’t hold your breath for any new insights.
Live with Heart, Run with Passion, and Choose the Better Way.
~Voran
