An
insert on destruction
A little philosophy, straight from
the author, Some things that I feel so strongly about, I illustrate them in the
experiences of Uendyr . . .
Destruction is easy, and mostly
useless. There is a lie going around in
my society. The youth are especially susceptible to it. It is that explosions
are cool, hurting things is powerful, and war is glamorous. The action movie
tries to sell it, under the premise that the good guy is showing courage, and
altruism. Or not.
I subscribe to a different point
of view. Creation is harder, more full of interesting challenges, and ends up
with something of worth to show for itself. It's not about hate, or greed or
competition, and it's not mean. Besides that, it is a load of fun, and I learn
from the process constantly. It is progressive, enlightening, and it makes a
great framework for my story.
Now I must admit, my little knight
errant will encounter destruction, in order to learn this power of creativity.
Opposites lead to understanding. His reactions may appear wimpy or wise to you,
depending on your point of view, since he doesn't carry a weapon, attack people
or throw bombs. But as the plot progresses, I hope you will see the wisdom in
creativity and kindness. That takes courage too. The one value I see to destruction is the
same purpose as the eraser. Make room for practice to be replaced by refinements. Make room for good
solutions to be replaced by great ones. With good use of recycling.
What do you choose? Creation or
Destruction?
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