This has been a sorta crazy kinda week and a half. I REALLY want to to express my thoughts on the truly crazy stuff I’ve seen lately but I try very hard to keep my PoliSci/Government majors and early careers out of this space because I’m a writer now. But I just say to day, dang…there are some truly screwy people out there saying $h!+ that they’d be smarter to say into a mirror WITHOUT the camera on in a lifestream to social media. Just sayin’… Ther is a point for starting out with this and it has to do with today’s entry from the Universe. These “thoughts” are aimed at life but I tend to reshape them to apply to writing because that’s the way I roll. And today’s thoughts fit both.
When you see things that pain you, Silver, that sadden you, or that make your heart ache, remember… you’re not seeing all.
I hope you never need this one.
All love,
The Universe
©www.tut.comP.S. Yeah, Silver, and I do hope you “need” all the abundance ones I’ve sent.
Anyone who’s ever studied creative writing knows of Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey.” In simple terms, the hero goes on an adventure, is victorious in a decisive crisis, and comes home changed or transformed. There are pages an pages of discussion on the topic so feel free to do a search on the net for more info. While this sounds like the basis of an epic fantasy, its pretty much the roadmap of any novel–including romance. In romance, both the two main progragonists take this journey. They meet, stuff–both good and bad–happens, something REALLY bad happens, they grow, learn, get back together or stay together and fight through, and end up with their Happy Ever After.
So what does this have to do with today’s thoughts, you ask. In writing, the author needs to remember to throw wrenches at the monkeys so they can play with them to make your story interesting. These twists, turns, crises, speed bumps and angst are what helps the characters grow into who they are supposed to be. And yes, this whole thing is just a short explanation. This blog is not exactly a master class on writing romantic fiction. It’s just occasional tips and musings that I’ve learned over the years and 50+ books.
As for real life, $h!+ happens. Bad things. Sad things. Heartbreak. And while that appears all-consuming at the time, we humans have a tendany to wear blinders and can’t see the forest for the trees. Or the trees for the forest. When that happens, we should take a step back, take a deep breath, and really take a look at…well…everything. We need to see it all. Writers need to see it all too–from start to finish. So look around you, folks, and find one thing that puts a smile on your face. Why? Because that’s how we get through the bad stuff, the sad stuff, the heartbreaking stuff. And it’s a great way to get started on our own hero’s journey to the good stuff. Me? I just watched the sun rise and it was beautiful…
Silver James 
I agree with you completely.
What really puts a smile on my face is my cat. He’s 11 and I just realized a few months ago that he LOVES belly rubs. So every night after I’m done cleaning up the dishes he sprawls out on the floor and exposes himself for full tail to chin rubs.
Have a fantastic afternoon.
Cats are amazing critters. And petting them is good for the soul. Just sayin’… 🥰
There’s a lot of crazy out there right now. I respond with laughing face and move on. Some of it is total lunacy. I think I told you Owl drank the Kool-Aid years ago, and all I can hope for now is that she didn’t shave her head. Bald would not be a good look for her. In all seriousness, though, I hope she’s not wherever she is, terrified out of her mind because she bought the BS they were selling. =o(
You really should teach a master class on romance, because you do it awesome. But yeah, who’s got time for that. They can get a master class by reading your books – something everyone should be doing anyway. Yay for a pretty sunrise! I hope the rest of your day was amazing. :hugs:
I worry about Owl too and more so for you and Hubs because I know it hurts. The saddest thing is that she is missing out on so much GOODNESS! And the love. Hang in there. Maybe someday she will wake up.
And thanks for the kudos. It’s nice to be appreciated!