narratives

  • Everyone Writes Fiction

    An individual mind must continuously rewrite memories to gain a better understanding of current circumstances. The goal is confidence and survival in the current environment, not the accuracy of past memories. This is no different at every level of the… Continue reading

  • A World of Sea Shells

    On beaches and ocean floors, empty sea shells display the insecurities of their creators. People can build such intricate barriers, their own shells, to protect themselves, hiding their faults and insecurities. Individual people as well as institutions, agencies, and governments.… Continue reading

  • Resetting The Clock

    The first cultures were rooted in how people survived the perils of nature; learning the intricacies of their ecosystem and adapting strategies to gain an advantage. Then, cultures adapted with civilization and became rooted in how people survived war; learning… Continue reading

  • The Hermit

    There is something about me. I have a look, a demeanor that causes people to assume I have authority and power. I do not. I have watched uncomfortably as people hurt themselves trying to be perfect in my presence. When… Continue reading

  • As it went with the pandemic, it now goes with Twitter: uncertainty and confusion are very powerful weapons. Continue reading

  • The Narrative Triangle

    There are three elements in the building of a narrative: emotional energy, imagination, and logic. Intense Emotion causes images to form in the mind. The anxiety of a mother wondering why their teenager is late coming home puts bad Images… Continue reading