Dear Fellow Writer,
Your pen is your sword.
By it nations have split, lives have been saved, and world-changing
ideas spread. It is a powerful tool, so
use it well! It can spread nasty rumors,
encourage the masses, and bring wealth without bound to whomever holds it.
But shy not
away from its power, my fellow writer! Every young
knight that ever became had to unsheathe his sword for the first time, his
feeble body wobbling beneath the weight of the great weapon. So also, we must take the first step, embrace
our immaturity in handling the pen, and carry on. Be not discouraged when you see elders more
skilled than you, but be inspired instead!
The young knight spends hours practicing things he's seen, but creating
new also, as he realizes who he is in light of the power he bears. As writers, we too happen upon a new insight
into our identity through watching the ideas that flow from our pens. We must keep this channel open as much as possible,
keeping our pen ever by our side, that we might not miss even the tiniest
glimmer of light into the dark cavern of our inner being. Often times we are surprised by what we find.
So fellow
writer, I urge you! Embrace the
impossible; ponder upon the answerless!
Let not your sword depart from your hip, so that you may have the
profound joy of celebrating your precious discoveries, whether great or small,
with whomever would care to read.
