Phoenix Rising

Out of nowhere, a decision has been made to begin ‘writing’ again.  I used to write a lot. But it got lost somewhere in the mist of too much thinking. And as is so often the case with the over-thinkers of the world, when there’s more to share, there’s less time to share it.

Actually, I believe everyone should write. Which is strange as I’ve taught myself over the years to abandon all expectations of people. Outside the accepted moral code, that is.  But on reflection I think an expectation of others to keep a narrative of their journey is a healthy one.  Writing about yourself, your life and all that play a part in your Epic, is hugely cathartic. There are no lies or embellishments in conversations with the self. It’s organic, brutal and delicate. Like sieving for gold in the soil of your existence.  And nothing bad can ever come of that.

So let the sieving begin. The highlights of which I will share up here on @Confluence.  A project that until now, I have had neither the courage nor the conviction to use in an honest and authentic way. I’ve jabbed and sparred a little with various directions, but nothing with any notable gravity. Just firing rubber bullets with other peoples’ names etched on the side. Fear of judgement and ridicule? Probably. Inverted vanity? Definitely. But, if I am ever to evolve into the benevolent and inspirational Protagonist I have been striving to become over the past few years, it’s high time one started to practice what one preaches. As the Chinese Proverb bleats: “Distant water can’t put out a fire close at hand”.

So welcome to Phoenix Rising.  I give my journals poignant and descriptive titles. I feel it gives reverence to the occasion, and collapses time should they fall into curious hands in  years to come.

Privately, it represents an important and honest record, of a truly incredible time of my life. Publicly, I hope it serves as a light hearted ‘Live’ exercise in learning how to transform real life experience and observations, into helpful and (occasionally) inspirational clues in the pursuit of your own plenitude. 

Be Well. & Good things.

CB