Written by Mathew Naismith
It is strange how we help others out within their path by walking
along our own path which at times becomes intertwined with others; this is
indeed a very common occurrence. The funny thing is with me I was going to
change where I was going numerous times in my life but never did which would
have quite dramatically changed where I am now. This of course would have
changed my path’s direction which of course wasn’t meant to be obviously.
I’m a simple down to earth carpenter/joiner who never in a
million years considered taking up writing until I could no longer enjoyably
& successfully continue in my trade & even then I still had no aspirations
to write, it just eventuated. I started off writing my insights down on paper
over three years ago, going on the net & starting up a blog was never on my
mind at this stage. My writing skills have improved to one degree or another
over the said three years. My first blog, which is no longer with us, was
titled Science of Spirituality; it was focused more on the sciences of
spirituality however with my current blog it’s probably a little more about the
spirituality of life & science. My first blog was well received especially
by metaphysical minded people however going back & rereading some of my
earlier posts from this blog I realised my writing skills have improved believe
it or not, I see my earlier posts as being quite….how would I really put it….Yucky.
My writing style has also changed.
This brings us to intertwined paths; wanting to further
improve on my writing skills I have recently asked my stepdaughter (Karla) to
proof read/edit my posts seen as she has a double major in English & music.
Karla also wants to go back to uni to study in publishing & editing. Karla is
thrilled to help me out but in turn I will be helping her out with her future studies
for the main reason that Karla will have to learn to edit such written work.
Many times have I come close to changing my path to the
extent I wouldn’t have even met up with Karla’s mum which of course would have
changed Karla’s destiny to some degree. At times it’s the little changes that
occur in one’s life that can be the most life changing. In my late-teens I
could have easily gone off on another path, a seemingly much easier path than
what I took but if I did would my stepdaughter have had the help that she will
be getting now? It’s not the proof reading that will be challenging but keeping
the content of the written work intact, the content within my posts is a little
daunting within itself & I can see it will be quite a challenge for her as
Karla’s not spiritually minded like I am.
When I write my insights & views down & insert them into
my blog I really don’t know if I’m helping anyone or not until someone confirms
that I am, this can be quite daunting for a writer at times. If all I’m supposed to do is help Karla out it’s
all well worth the trials & tribulations. At times we can all feel that life is quite daunting
for us in anything we do but then comes the connection that makes the daunting
parts of our lives seem worthwhile & ineffective within their discouragement.
It is said that I’m supposed to write a book, at this point
in time I can’t see that happening however the interconnectedness I seem to be
going to have with my stepdaughter probably infuses such foretelling. Even if a
book isn’t on the cards at least Karla will hopefully help me to improve on my posts
& writing skills, I certainly need that!! My best advice is with life period, listen to
the gut feelings/intuition & go with the flow.
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