Here Rest Some Words

The quarter of a million words in this blog remain as a map of where I once was. I have written my way through seasons, shadows, astonishments—finding paths to unexpected places. Along the way I have spoken to silence, to strangers, to myself, and in return the page has offered its patient, constant listening, guiding me to this peaceful end.

Engaging in creative acts—whether it’s writing a story, composing a melody, or simply thinking imaginatively—is a way of aligning with deepest purpose. This generative impulse is fundamentally life-affirming.

In a sense, art performs a sacred function: it reminds us of our shared humanity and even our shared cosmic heritage. An artist often taps into universal archetypes and emotions, bringing them into form so that others can witness and feel them. In a work of fiction or a poem, a reader might see reflected their own inner life, perhaps articulated in a way they never managed to express. This recognition “I am not alone in feeling this” is profoundly comforting and can dissolve the illusion of separateness.

Engaging with creativity can itself be a form of spiritual practice. When one is absorbed in painting, dancing, music, or any creative flow, one often enters a state of presence and egolessness. The chatter of the mind quiets, time can feel suspended, and one is “in the zone,” so to speak. In those moments, one might feel a unity with the task and a sense of something greater moving through. Many artists describe a feeling that inspiration comes through them from a higher source, rather than entirely from themselves. While it is still you doing the creating, it can feel as if you tapped into a stream of ideas flowing from a collective or divine wellspring. In creating, we commune with the creative aspect of the universe. We honour the creator—whether one conceives of that as God, Nature, or the sublime mystery of existence. Thus, creativity is sacred. It is a dance with the the universe, an act of love, and a testament to the meaning imbued in life.

In practical terms, every invention, every social innovation, every work of art alters the landscape of possibilities for the future. Because we are all parts of this greater whole, what we do with our lives matters profoundly. Every kind word, every creative act, every moment of understanding contributes a note to the grand symphony of being. Conversely, every act of cruelty or selfishness introduces discord. We are, each of us, responsible for the tone we add to existence.

Ultimately, what matters is living in a way that enlarges the light and love in the world. In a cosmos that can often seem cold, we dared to affirm warmth; in a society that can often seem fragmented, we strove to heal and connect.

This, then, is a philosophy that above all is dedicated to the flourishing of life in unity and compassion. Here, at last, these words find their rest.