tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906146674694884906.post1468565178660403262..comments2023-05-28T02:37:29.163-06:00Comments on Imaginary Friends: The Heart as a CompassBen Spendlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715176546668792509noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906146674694884906.post-91845800209151306142011-05-27T15:33:07.095-06:002011-05-27T15:33:07.095-06:00Ah, sounds like someone else I know. Ever wonder w...Ah, sounds like someone else I know. Ever wonder why your dad is a fifth grade teacher?Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007033842285077096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906146674694884906.post-34178091727502549112011-05-20T08:54:01.498-06:002011-05-20T08:54:01.498-06:00Yeah, and most writing is present tense when you i...Yeah, and most writing is present tense when you include blogs, letters, magazines, news, etc. All those reasons I gave not to do present tense are things I've read online. (The more I think about it, the more third person limited past tense seems like a weird affectation, but I'd never say that out loud.)<br /><br />Thanks for the comments, everyone.<br /><br />You know what, Alberta? Following your heart frequently means avoiding the minefields altogether and staying safe and comfortable at home. Fear can come from either the heart or the head.<br /><br />I got Ash through the minefield, but had a terrible time trying to write this morning. I didn't want to write what I planned. The very thought was loathsome and repulsive. I'm a lazy writer. If I don't want to write something, I can't. Or won't.<br /><br />I skipped that scene and wrote something that felt better. I'm pretty sure it's not a good idea to feel my way through everything, but sometimes I don't have a choice.Ben Spendlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715176546668792509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906146674694884906.post-28878048552230400372011-05-19T16:29:32.577-06:002011-05-19T16:29:32.577-06:00yeah, follow that. At least you'll know you di...yeah, follow that. At least you'll know you did the honest thing in the end.<br />I was not gong to jump on the fad of present tense, but it's like my HOME. My best writing place. When I write in present my people are more real, I'm more connected and my writing is SO much tighter.<br /><br />We all find our own groove. I still can't imagine writing in third person. SO weird...<br /><br />Good luck with your people.Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809468564016928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906146674694884906.post-27905493342431690382011-05-18T20:47:47.837-06:002011-05-18T20:47:47.837-06:00As a dedicated 'headcase' I can say follow...As a dedicated 'headcase' I can say following your head may be safer, but it's also boring. Driving headlong through a minefield is much more exciting. Sometimes I wish I was brave enough to follow my heart more. Go for it!Albertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310740215533221944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906146674694884906.post-32113365437691894762011-05-18T13:25:42.535-06:002011-05-18T13:25:42.535-06:00Right now, I'm not following anything. I can&#...Right now, I'm not following anything. I can't tell up from down. :-/Jaimie Teekellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845537262456320501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906146674694884906.post-454760762606350442011-05-18T11:17:05.979-06:002011-05-18T11:17:05.979-06:00I'm a follow my heart person too. It sometimes...I'm a follow my heart person too. It sometimes leads to things that would have been better if I used my head a little more, but for the most part, I'm happy with what I get in the long run.Kayeleen Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652280450104899423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906146674694884906.post-82647819115248851392011-05-18T09:34:37.950-06:002011-05-18T09:34:37.950-06:00LOL, loved this post. How many times have I droppe...LOL, loved this post. How many times have I dropped myself into the middle of a metaphorical mind field like this? <br /><br />I think its my personality. Example: When I played video games with my (younger) brother growing up it went like this. I was the one shooting at everything running straight into the crowd of bad guys fists flying. He was the one standing back calmly throwing spells into the fray covering my back. <br /><br />Too often my head chimes in WAY too late. My heart has already latched onto that writing idea and I can't give it up. Thus my post today on thunder following lightning. When my head does show up I have quite the headache until I can work it all out. <br /><br />Tell Ash I said good luck and I hope he makes it through.Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.com