I’ve lived without a television for over 40 years, so have been partially shielded from many of these trends. I’m pretty horrified by what families are sitting through in their own living rooms these days. The progressively more extreme portrayal of sex and violence does seem to have numbed people.
Thank you for articulating so much of what's been swirling around my brain. I've always been a hopeful person, but even for me, the current world is difficult to process, let alone live in. You reminded me that, as much as the tyranns and greedy people try to rule the world, I think "a world where everyone just gets to live with a degree of contentment and peace" is still what most people want. xo
When I was a cub reporter on an evening newspaper in the early 70s, I started a file on how the rise of violent movies would only create more violence. I did this in the off-chance that I would become a features writer on the paper. Apart from a month in the features department as part of my indentures, I never achieved that and I lost the file.
In answer to your question, what am I creating, my answer is to unpick stories from ancient history and retell them with an exposure of the fallacies of those who lived with violent intentions and highlight those that saw a more meaningful alternative approach. Even if it cost them their lives. Something I cannot do myself, but I totally get the story-telling thing. I’m no hero, but I am a writer.
Thank you for your continued inspiration on the subject!
I’ve lived without a television for over 40 years, so have been partially shielded from many of these trends. I’m pretty horrified by what families are sitting through in their own living rooms these days. The progressively more extreme portrayal of sex and violence does seem to have numbed people.
Thank you for articulating so much of what's been swirling around my brain. I've always been a hopeful person, but even for me, the current world is difficult to process, let alone live in. You reminded me that, as much as the tyranns and greedy people try to rule the world, I think "a world where everyone just gets to live with a degree of contentment and peace" is still what most people want. xo
Small kittens are also a good option. xx
Definitely! 😻
When I was a cub reporter on an evening newspaper in the early 70s, I started a file on how the rise of violent movies would only create more violence. I did this in the off-chance that I would become a features writer on the paper. Apart from a month in the features department as part of my indentures, I never achieved that and I lost the file.
In answer to your question, what am I creating, my answer is to unpick stories from ancient history and retell them with an exposure of the fallacies of those who lived with violent intentions and highlight those that saw a more meaningful alternative approach. Even if it cost them their lives. Something I cannot do myself, but I totally get the story-telling thing. I’m no hero, but I am a writer.
Thank you for your continued inspiration on the subject!
"I’m no hero, but I am a writer." Which ironically does make you a hero. Writers, and stories, save lives. ❤️
Thanks Kerstin, Alistair is an old friend and my first Editor. I can confirm he is indeed, both : )
Well, you just know I effing love this!!! And what do I love even more? Knowing you’re writing imaginary worlds…can 10/10 recommend. ✨❤️