Arts and Inspirations

Harnessing creative dissatisfaction

The Value of The Marginalien

I recognize that you might well possess a certain heightened perception of the world and a growing understanding of yourself. These perceptions and understandings perhaps come with a price. Truth and reality are often at odds with personal acceptance, comfort and ease. That constant dissatisfaction can manifest positively in aiding the achievement of challenging directions while also being a source of emotional crises and a challenge to one's feeling of well-being. You are not alone in this. 

While medical interventions and medications are sometimes valuable along with simple sleeping patterns and diet, there is another source of calming the restless soul. That is learning from great writings and practices in art, literature and observations from artists and writers from all fields. Sometimes just seeing something being recognised or hearing of a valuable insight into one's soul and very being can be a source of enrichment; even a platform for one's own position in relation to one's personal dharma. We don't need gurus. We don't need to be dependent on one person's guidance or advice. Becoming aware of other people's struggles and learning can, in and of itself, be enlightening.

While many people have drawn from religious teachings to sharpen and clarify their spiritual journeys and personal directions, others need to relate their own struggles and seeking of direction to more particular instances that are peculiar to their own circumstances. And this is where I think reading works compiled in a weekly newsletter such as The Marginalian can be useful.

I have been subscribing to "The Marginalian" for nearly two decades. It offers really valuable writing drawing upon the works of significant artists, writers and philosophers. If offers poetry and extracts from great literature and other letters and essays from these people. You can see articles from the current versions here. But there are links for subscription and the website also embedded. 

As people who have constantly proven themselves to be highly in-tune with life and the world, I suggest you would find some of the material in this site most useful. Have a look. Disregard if you feel it has no relevance for you. But consider subscribing if you want more.

... oh ... this is not some paid promotional statement ... I just feel it complements all I am trying to promote through Shadow House PITS!

Cheers Joe Woodward