Instead of completely discarding what is "childish" I try to embrace the essence of what inspired me in the first place. Heroes and villains set the standard, pushing the limits can turn into cheap thrills if the human factor is forgotten. When the excess gets in the way it destroys the purity of a creation leaving an empty shell.
The unabashed violence of comics and anime seem like too much on the surface but when we look at it from a spiritual point of view it seems appropriate. Good vs evil is all or nothing, to pull any punches would mean failure. The uncompromising determination of a hero who stands strong in the face of evil will always inspire me.
It is not required that heroes posses extravagant powers or villains be all powerful for a story to be inspiring. Over the top is better than lukewarm by far but both fall short in the end. Finding that pure inspiration and shaping something refined out of it is the pinnacle of creation and something I constantly strive for.
Take your shit seriously when you grow up! It can still be weird and wonderful, but you have to still handle it with care.
ReplyDeleteExactly, no need to discard all the weird and wonderful it just needs to be refined.
DeleteWhen I was young, I was filled with energy. Whatever I touched was infused with this power. Getting older does not mean you abandon such things, they simply need to be refined with the wisdom that comes from experience.
ReplyDeleteIt's all about finding that essence and making something pure from it, inspired energy focused can make great things.
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