In Dark Times, Create.

We’re all creator beings in one way or another. We co-create our lives and constantly shape our reality. The choice we have is to do so consciously or unconsciously. We can place our focus and thus infuse our thoughts with what we dread or with a finer vision of beneficial, loving outcomes.

While I do my best to maintain an awareness of where I place my attention and direct my energy to what I seek rather than what I wish to be free of, I confess I don’t always succeed and sometimes end up steeping in sorrow or fear. I know from experience where the way out of that state lies.

When I feel depressed or worried about the future, I write. Leaning into my creativity shifts my mood. These days, I’m writing feverishly, seeking to create a better future through words and imagination.

Whether you’re reading or writing, books are indeed a powerful means by which to alter perceptions and change the world. As the tenth doctor (Doctor Who) once said, “You want weapons? We’re in a library. Books! Best weapons in the world!”

Today, I’m working on the second book in The Michael Saga: Learning to See in the Dark. With this series, truly with all my work, I’m writing the way out of these shadow times and into a reality where we rise into healing for ourselves and the planet. May it be so.

Pantser or Outliner?

Do you know what a “pantser” is? It’s an author who writes by the seat of their pants, meaning without detailed outlines. I’ve always been a pantser. Going in, the basic plot lives in my mind, and I have a strong sense of the main characters, but I allow my intuition and creativity to guide the unfolding story. Sometimes that involves surprising turns. Recently, a new character arose with an enticing plot point that shifted my direction and expanded my vision for the novel. I’m so excited to be writing this new aspect of the story. Welcome to The Michael Saga, Kamalani! This photo (purchased from iStock) looks a lot like how I imagine him. He’s a singer-songwriter and musician from Hawaii whose voice awakens listeners to the truth of their souls!

Some famous pantsers include Stephen King, Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, Margaret Atwood, Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Ernest Hemingway, and Mark Twain.