Writing & New Age

Lesson 3: Personal Definition As A Writer.

Section 3-2: Literary Warehouse Assessment.

Yes, even to me analyzing our literary warehouse is...well a mouthful. Our literary warehouse? What the heck is that? Do we all have one? Do I have one? Do you?

"Yes, we do and you knew I would say yes." Our answer is basic, yes, why of course!

We all have a literary warehouse, but it isn't the one we naturally think about. Of course, being writers, we all have a mass of magazines, newspapers, books, pamphlets, literature, files, old articles, cards, greetings with quotes to remember, etc. floating everywhere in the places we live, work, or play at. This is an admirable collection by the way, especially if you thought of more resources than I mentioned, however, it isn't the warehouse we are presently concerned with.

We need to analyze our subconscious as a literary warehouse. You wonder, "How do we do this?" It involves a little effort, time, technique, and dedication. It is achievable though.

Where do you think all the knowledge from your resources throughout your lifetime have been stored once digested mentally? In your subconscious mind, that's where. That is your most invaluable literary warehouse. It is packed with facts, figures, statistics, tales, histories, fantasies, occasions, romances, adventures, sensations, realms untold that are hidden and dormant waiting for their awakening.

Let's awaken them. Let's use our literary warehouse. First, let's analyze its contents. We can begin by making a list of all the resources we think are housed there. This is where our journals can come in handy. Begin listing all the ideas you believe are housed in your subconscious self. Contemplate these resources, remember them, and relive sensations in your mind as you make your list. This easy exercise we will revisit again in the future. For now, try it without having used your guided imagery, meditation, and self-hypnosis techniques.

Make as extensive a list as you can at the present time. Have fun with this exercise.

St. Ursula: Founded for the education of young Catholic girls and women. As the saint who founded the education of girls and women, Saint Ursula is wise counsel to any budding author.

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