Normally, I’m a very positive human being. I like to find the bright side in everything, if there’s a bright side to find. Most of the time when I find something good out of something very very bad, I keep my mouth shut, because whatever it is I’ve found would seem insensitive. I remember once making the mistake of saying to someone whose car had been damaged in an accident that at least the guy in the body shop made some money … You can see by this how far I stretch.
But, in contrast, sometimes my imagination takes me to worst-case scenarios where even I can’t find something good. And that’s actually where my stories come from.
Imagine, for instance, something terrible happening (no one dies!) that affects everyone. All the banks close just before Christmas, for example. No one can do their shopping, and only those with cash can buy groceries. No good can possibly come of this, except, maybe for a villain!
I often write dark stories, and the strangest thing about it is that they’re driven by my optimism. I’ve wondered for years where my odd tendency for writing horror comes from. I think I just figured it out.
Thanks, Stream of Consciousness Saturday Sunday. 😛
Oh, and speaking of SoCS, I did write something on my fiction blog last night, for the first time in ages. Click here to read it.
This very very late post is brought to you by SoCS. Click the link to find all the other amazing entries! https://lindaghill.com/2017/12/15/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-dec-16-17/
December 20, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Beautifull written. So glad I found a list of the old blogs I followed on my other account a couple of years ago! You were one of the first bloggers I connected with. Happy to see that you’re still here.
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December 17, 2017 at 6:02 pm
Sometimes our brains use the darker sides of our imaginations to process the world and all the ill things that do seem to happen around us into a safe, constructive package. Sounds like your story writing is part of that process… maybe.
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December 17, 2017 at 11:58 pm
You may have something there, actually. I do worry a lot, and I do find my writing to be an escape from it all. Thanks for your fascinating insight, Eden. 🙂
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December 18, 2017 at 8:19 am
Glad you liked, though… not sure it was fascinating. 🙂
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December 20, 2017 at 7:22 am
Ah, but it is to me! All aspects of the human psyche and behavior is of utmost interest to me. It’s what drives my fiction, and in my life, having two special needs kids, my behavioral studies help me survive. 🙂 Thanks again!
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December 20, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Ah! Well, then I’m delighted that I was able to add fodder to the fire, so to speak. (I do get what you mean though… coming from a family full of ASD people.)
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December 20, 2017 at 8:44 pm
Only one of mine is Autistic. The other is Deaf and has all the behavioral issues under the sun. 😛
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December 21, 2017 at 9:42 am
{hugs} I can somewhat imagine…
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December 17, 2017 at 3:12 pm
Our imaginations thrive in all sorts of ways don’t they….I like to exercise mine.
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December 17, 2017 at 3:46 pm
I do imaginary calisthenics all the time! 😉 😀
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December 17, 2017 at 3:52 pm
You have pictures as well?😂
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December 17, 2017 at 3:58 pm
Of course! But the best I can do is describe them to you. 😉
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December 17, 2017 at 12:58 pm
It’s always amazing to discover what drives people in the directions they go. I remain optimistic – been that way for over 60 years.
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December 17, 2017 at 3:45 pm
Good for you, Dan. 🙂
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