These thoughts are inspired by a conversation I had yesterday with Feranaja of Earthsong yesterday, and a book I was reading today.
I have said many times that I do not believe in objective good and evil. I believe in creation, destruction, and perspective. That which is evil to one person is good to another. To those in power, revolution is an act of evil; to the oppressed it is miraculous, and the status quo is evil.
In most beings, these forces exist in some combination, if not truly balanced. In this world, pure destruction or creation is not possible, the most pacifistic and kind-hearted of beings still killed a head of Lettuce for that salad, and there has never been a child born who lived past their first year without bringing joy to a heart somewhere in the world. I do however believe that beings who are forces exclusively of one or the other do exist in a cosmic sense.
A little reading on Hindu religion and Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer has led me to the realization that there are three distinct types of people. The creators, the destroyers, and the preservers. Mirroring these deities.
The creators, obviously, create. These are the artists, the activists, the teachers. Those who are responsible for the new ideas, the new images, and new ways of life.
The destroyers, again are obvious, they destroy. These also serve their purpose. The test the work of the creators, who might be tempted to settle for what they think is perfect, if the destroyers didn't point out and abuse the flaws in their creators, forcing them to constantly improve and innovate. The destroyers clear out the stagnant and outdated, and force improvement and progress on that which they do not utterly destroy.
I think I can identify myself as one of the preservers. These are the healers, the diplomats and counselors, those who strive for balance, protect those creations that need to exist, and heal and support both the creators and the destroyers. The perspective part of my original equation.
May you find what you seek,
Landra
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Beginning
The inaugural post on my blog. I'm going to give this a try and see if it's worth doing.
In this blog, I will be recording my bizarre thoughts, and any necessary updates for Art of Creation. Stay tuned.
I am going to try to embed this whole mess into the website as well. Wish me luck.
I just recently finished setting up an online shop, complete with actual pictures, so visit http://art-of-creation.webs.com and take a look... Pretty please.
As for something worth reading... If that's what you were looking for, too bad. Better luck next time. I'll try to come up with something intelligent to say.
May you find what you seek,
Landra
In this blog, I will be recording my bizarre thoughts, and any necessary updates for Art of Creation. Stay tuned.
I am going to try to embed this whole mess into the website as well. Wish me luck.
I just recently finished setting up an online shop, complete with actual pictures, so visit http://art-of-creation.webs.com and take a look... Pretty please.
As for something worth reading... If that's what you were looking for, too bad. Better luck next time. I'll try to come up with something intelligent to say.
May you find what you seek,
Landra
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