The more I dig into this mythology genre or niche (depends on who you ask) the more I’m seeing it is truly a lost art. There are many components that go into writing a powerful myth and when you add the guidelines of written storytelling it becomes more difficult. But, I have faith in our skills- even as they are developing. See history has proven that every age or so a group of powerful thinkers, artists, and leaders come into their own and change the social momentum.
Myth and the makers are part of this crew even before long written stories were the thing. Myths are for a violent world and the people who occupy it. To be able to dive deeply into the psychology of humanity then share the findings with society and not get lost in the mental waters takes a special kind of mind and personality. See the goal of myth has always been to explain that there is some good in this world, what that goodness looks like, and how to be that good. Myths motivated before fantasy/fiction knew the power of the written word. Now it is practiced by only a handful, like blacksmithing. Yet, we can’t give up. We have to support the practitioners of this rare art, especially when it is done correctly. Body, mind, soul, the myth-making mythologists are there to back you up. I just thought I would remind the universe that at least one mythologist is still kicking and to send the call out for the others who have become winded. Thanks for Listening! Oh, btw, I have a Patron Account/Page now! You can find me under my name Sabrina Louise Andielle. Hopefully, I’ll see you there soon. Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew
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I was talking to someone, today, and I was asked about mythology. His interest was peaked by my re-reading Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces. His question was, what is mythology? I tried to explain that it was nothing more than theology and philosophy. The asking and answering of questions pertaining to the study of one's spiritual life. He looked at me as if I was speaking Spanish. So, I told him that it was Fairy Tales for adults. This resonated with him, but he then asked me, if I thought that the people were confused enough without mythology. I told him it quite the opposite mythology gives stability as fairy tales gave to us when we were children. We, mythologists, help with everything from rites of passages to journeys of a thousand steps within.
His question did get me to thinking. Story or reality, what comes first? In my humble opinion, story must come first. Look at the society of the world and one can see the absence of story, of a focal point, a goal. But then I think, where does story come from? Again, in my humble opinion, we get our stories from the collective energetic thought pool. That big jar with characters, plots, stories, and dramatic questions in it. For is it not the artist who pulls from the Creator who become a creator. Meaning, I'm back at square one with the question. The truth of the matter is the process of storytelling rises from within. Theme, when written correctly, will always present a valid point regarding life. I mean there are only four themes anyway. My favorite and probably the favorite of most mythologists is man v god. There can be no man v man without surrendering to the fact that, if science or Jehovah, you have a god; then and only then are you able to wrestle with this being. Otherwise, we have straw men arguments that no one wants to read. Then there is the message, that must be premeditated in delivery better than foreshadowing. Truth of the matter is there is a reality that lies dormant in the story until the writer chisels it out. Constantly homing in on what is it that is trying to be told. Because the true mythologist has an ear for story on top of her hours learning the craft and its theories. With that said, no, there is no way we can confuse the public by telling well-constructed myths. But the shit ain't easy! There is the bottom-line of how well of an experience the writer has provided. Has she entertained, explained, and expanded the mind of the listener? Is experience according to the standards and intentions of mythology? No mythologist worth their weight in gold or salt would forget that the final product needs to answer these two questions: is it a story and is it reality. It's the chicken and the egg question. What comes first the story or the religious reality? There will be no answer. There should be no question; because it's only those looking outside who dare to ask so. With that said, we've wasted valuable time on this issue. Time to return back to work and to design my current story that will be constructed to look like reality. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew In this day and age, when there are so many connecting wires of communication, convincing someone to slow down and join us in an experience which will transform and inform is a little difficult. There are few who are willing to engage in healing energies in the scheme of things. Many will talk the Spiritual talk but run from the Spiritual walk. Mythology is, more often than not, the Spiritual walk. We are supposed to guide people through an initiation which we ourselves have taken. And we can do it, we just have to put our backs into it.
I desire nothing more than serving pieces of art through communication with the abstract symbols which are our assigned medium. The theory of the craft of writing is so intense that many people can't integrate and display a mastery of said theory in order to really get the blissful experience of writing. Then when you add on the piece which is mythology, those who enrapture with words, sentences, and paragraphs normally walk away mumbling something under their breath about storytelling being hard enough as it is. Mythologists who stick it out are not only rewarded with a bounty that can only be kept in the banks of the higher heavens, but we share this bounty enabling others to open accounts alongside us- we are never alone. Thinking about the fact that we have been selected to this honorable position with its hindering tasks, can stop us from reaping what has been sowed while we were just using writing for escapism. Fore the process of becoming initially accepted and acknowledged is one, in which identicality to every other position on this Spa Planet: Earth, sends us on our fool's journey. Just like others it isn't the following of bliss which we start out with, but the warmth from escaping the environment of our holding cell. We write, not even closely aware of the fact that we, like doctors and nurses, will one day enliven and resuscitate the immortals, motivate and inspire the mortals, and give hope to the ghouls. If lucky, we move beyond that feeling we had when we first started and begin the journey of becoming a Mythologist. Schooling and theory on writing comes after escapism, and we die to who we were. There will be so much to learn about character arc and plot. Setting normally takes care of itself, unless we are going beyond the bounds of our atmosphere. But those darn married aspects of creative writing; those are the things that will make or break a writer. Like I said, liken to a doctor or nurse. Theory is just one aspect. It is an important aspect but only the pronouncement and exhibition to the world that being broken is not an option. After showing that there can be trust since now you are an initiative authoritative guide. Structure and Voice are licenses displaying name and ability. Upon becoming working apprentices of the art, the beauty which is storytelling, the mountain of comparative mythology must be climbed. There is a reason why we still need to read Homer or the Sumerians' Epic of Gilgamesh. We need Japanese and Chinese myths in our toolbox and how to use them. There is the greatest historical mythological story, according to some, the Good Book(s) of the Jews and the Christians which weaves history, philosophy, worship, ritual, and fantasy together so well that people are still dying over it. The list carries on with Egypt's Atum and Amun, both gods in their own right, good according to their own disciple sight; Norse; Celtic; African. Exhaustive one must be. This is why many don't Fuck with Myth. Mythology in one area of discipline is hard enough, but when you add the required information gained only be being a comparative mythologist, things get downright outrageous. Yet, going in the belly of the beast will bring about your own hero's journey; one which Joseph Campbell would be proud of. That is when you pass the bar exam, and gain your license, having everything you need in order to lead others through the beast of relevance. There's a lot on your shoulders Mythologists, I know; don't give up. There is no more rewarding way to serve than leading boys into being men and girls into being women. We need you; I desire your company. Just thin about this during those long nights and early days. School of theory, like Med School, only last so long. Apprenticeship, like internship, only last so long. Mastery schooling, like dissertation writing, only last so long. Do the time and graduate each level- slowly. The world will wait. For you are one of the keepers of the gate. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew I love that storytelling, most of the time, still proves that there is some order and good on this Spa Planet: Earth. With our true nature usually buried deep down, hearing compassionate acts and tales of rising above the animalistic nature inspires, motivate, transform, and even heal. That's why if you give me a moment, I'll give you a reel.
I love pulling stories from the collective creative pool. Mostly, I love sharing the experience of initiation which I received initially. I dare not think that everyone must swim in the depth that I dive into, but I believe that all do and can swim in the same community pool with me. I say community because we've all contributed to the pool of imagination I use. It's like those free phones they give out. Everyone could get one if they like, especially since everyone who has a phone- land line or cellular- has paid into the collective having a phone made available to them. It is an entitlement, a good one. I am aware of the responsibility that I and other mythologists have. That is something that I'm still growing into, though. I never thought about the emotional impact my writings have on people before it was pointed out to me. When I started writing, I wrote for self. I cared nothing of structure, expectations, or topic selection even. But then someone told me that there is a difference between a servant and a consumer, even in the field of writing. A consumer takes, takes, takes and rarely gives anything in return besides a thank you. A servant gives, gives, gives and receive only to give some more. A servant knows the power of exchange; and even when they are receiving, they do so in service to their provider. Consumers appear to contribute things as requested of them, but they lack true generosity at heart, because they always have expectations attached to their giving and their receiving. There is noting wrong with the consumerism, which is why it's here; but I want to be a servant. This is why I can say, give me your ear. I will tell you who you are, based on what you tell me you are. I hold no tricks up my sleeves and only reflect what I hear in an imaginative, concentrated, verbal experience. I give the experience of Self. You may not think I did when you first hear me, but with time you'll turn back into the silk spinning spider. Then we can talk in all honesty being the immortals that we are in eternity. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew Seems as if there's a guardian for every piece of society. I'm not talking the beings who oversee the planets and principalities. I'm talking the angels and archangels, overseeing thought beings incarnated on Earth who are trying to influence and make society work for them instead of them working for society. The Archangel who watches over writers is none other than Archangel Gabriel. This being is our patron, mythologist! I think that is pretty cool.
With so much that is demanded of the mythologist, we need someone to carry our burdens and ease our pain. Shifting the social momentum is not an easy task and who better to know this than the being who has been identified as the arch-messenger on so many different occasions which did just that. Archangel Gabriel can and will assist you if you ask for help. See, this is how I understand it, there may (may not) be a thought being who delivers messages to messengers; but what is certain is there's a belief in a thought being named Gabriel and this being has worked their way into a few religious texts for, again in unison, delivering social momentum changing messages. Although religion may be deemed as a method of mind control, the energy produced by those who are controlled is real. Archangel Gabriel is an experience of the controlled. Creativity is a process, and all processes need assistance along the way- especially in the beginning. This is the time that an artist of abstract symbols, such as a writer, needs the help of someone the most. Describing something in a matter where it will translate and register with the senses of a reader who has nothing more than the symbols of language which the artist provides, can be difficult. Knowing this, as a writer, let alone as a mythologist, will put pressure on you. Sometimes knowing the responsibility and power of myth can cause the mythologist to wonder who to turn to. Teachers of yesterday cannot fully capture what you can, because you were assigned new stories to tell before you understood what you were to do here on Spa Planet: Earth. But an eternal messenger can pick up the slack where a teacher let off. Archangel Gabriel is someone to project on. Gabriel doesn't mind. She is also willing and able to be a true friend. When new books come your way, Gabriel will sit and watch you gush over them, hell, Gabriel may also gush. When you write a complete manuscript, Gabriel will applaud you then tell you what needs to be corrected. Even little blog posts will be reviewed by Gabriel if allowed. In other words, every step of the way, Gabriel will be by your side, opening doors and soothing wounds. It is said that a professional (mythologist) is someone who never gave up. Well, Gabriel will be there to lift you up when you are feeling down. Cheer you on when you feel like collapsing. All because Gabriel is a ride or die messenger until the end of time. So, when spinning those creative wheels, call on Archangel Gabriel. Trust me, mythologist, you will not be disappointed. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew Any apprentice worth their shiny new work tools will tell you, Joseph Campbell is the instructor to follow, now that their tummy depends on their performances. This is the man which instructed us mythologist on the importance of forgoing becoming a specialist and stick with being the academic love child, the generalist. This is because we have to tell stories about the wisdom of life and there is no niche on life's wisdom. No life coach, no therapist, not even a holy man can give the experience of life to society like the mythologist. Mostly, we're the go to individual because we are expected to be like the journalist who has societal permission to remain the perpetual student.
My dream as a mythologist is simple, or not. I wish to be the vessel for new beliefs, the new fixed stars in the sky, or the b.i.r.d in the air. I want to be appropriate to the time which I am writing in yet be a little ageless. Writing stuff which explain the experience of a lost of religion, for instance. Or, the experience of establishing new paradigms and methodologies during the crumbling of those which once served well and long. For me, as a mythologist, I dream of being the model of Christ-consciousness rising out of the flames of self-consciousness. So, I am always asking for eyes to see and ears to hear as well as the strength to stand strong in ever evolving awareness and vibration. We dream of starting with the timeless themes, mastering them first though. Yet, we desire to make the inflection on these themes global, new, and inclusive. I believe that is the dream of any emerging mythologist. What are we, if not but high-brow journalist? We empty ourselves routinely and receive the stories for tomorrow; destroying the rituals of today and yesterday. Whereas, rituals have lost their impact on society (look at marriage and graduation,) storytelling and mythology specifically has and will always be where the leaders hear their call of the wild. The dream we mythologists give needs to be a desire, a demand, of motivating and encouraging the breaking of boundaries, especially boundaries which ritual is supposed to set up to keep us inwardly safe and mobile. This means that we, like the person elected to the position of judge or president, must sacrifice self. We must sacrifice self to find self which is floating within the superconsciousness of the collective oneness. So we are willing to be labelled a loony or crazy, going through the process of cracking up and breaking down fore that is the initiation and after healing from the experience, the mythologist will be able to swim in the waters with the mystic. It is a secret society of it own because not many can take the leap of being more than mortal; more than immortal, but being a natural supernatural. The mythologist is truly spiritual as it speaks with the higher level spirits which is different from the lower level spirits which the shaman speaks with. Hell, some mythologists are also shaman and speak with both higher and lower spirits. The receiving of the dream position is just the beginning, fore during the early stages the true mythologist must overcome ego and be able to ask for information and assistance in order to interpret what is being experienced. This request is twice removed upon the telling of a powerful tale; once for self and once for community, in order for communion to transpire long after the mythologist has. Speaking of ego; ego must be captured by its scanty neck and put in check because outside judgement has to be ignored as the true mythologist is doing this for the children. The ultimate dream of the mythologist, however, is to release all, or most, worries about skill, ability, and reception, and take command of the very obedient mind. Of course, this means that we must remember what was mentioned earlier and become the perpetual student. Other than that, we eat right, exercise often, and get enough sleep, because it takes high energy to make individual change; let alone societal changes through altering the social momentum. These are the dreams of an apprentice mythologist. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew There is no doubt about it, I am an apprentice. Does this mean that I shouldn't be listened to? Do I have to prove my talents and gifts for the slaying of words first? As a renaissance mythologist, I believe that it is the voice of the young that will lay the foundation on this theology and philosophy thing to come called myth reborn. Yeah, we may lack technique, but we also lack the conditioning which more advanced writers may have. We know that religion is supposed to be kept in the closet during today's time/era; but we young mythologist (no matter the age) are willing to go places that are off limit. Tackling these hard to crack subjects. Pushing the limits of philosophy as the great Sumerians and Greeks did.
Mythology is nothing to sneeze at. This is the intentional creating of literature which will elevate the consciousness of the planet. It is the act of doing the Spiritual work first, and that takes time. But should we, apprentices, be listened to? That is the question. I say yes; because we are backing in on our careers. Meaning we have lived life first and then sat down to put pen to paper. The way writing used to be done. That is why living life first is the backbone of every good mythologist; along with some elbow grease of reading and writing on the issues of writing, theology, and philosophy. But the Spirits which walk and talk with us are guiding us. The sacrifice of being asleep to our duties or purpose have been made; at least by the true mythologist. We are Spiritual in the olden sense of the word. I have just completed the first installment in The Chronicles of Mow Yen and starting the second one. And although I could say that my reward is the ability to enter the workforce, finally after working 18 months on this one project (I want to be prolific so, 18 months is a little long,) that is not my reward. The Universe has rewarded me instead with information that will take my career a little further a lot quicker than if I would have continue going it along. Much of the information and people which I'm finding weren't around three years ago. The craft of written storytelling is being made available to anyone who wants it, and the teachings are by Masters, who haven't forgot what it is like to be an apprentice. The Masterclass is a thing now and in order to teach you must listen and most of the people taking the class will be toddlers at this stuff. That's something that a Master must have the patience to deal with. Including my reassured attitude and belief in my field and how it will be accepted if done with the artisan's eye and devotion. But ultimately when the student is ready the right master will come, temperament and all. Mythology isn't like YA; I've said that before. It takes a level of maturity to do it so, there is an exchange of gifts by the Master Journeyman and the promising young apprentice. I look forward to the continuation in the strengthening of my voice and evolving my network and community. Not to mention the expanding of the myth; as romance writing once did. All is good in the land of the Mythologist. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Now what I am about to say will definitely not sit right with some mythologist. We each have our own way about making the invisible visible. But I've been studying and practicing storytelling since I was in my early twenties and I'm now in my late forties; over twenty years. As I've said before, we are the harbingers of this renaissance of pure symbolic storytelling. This means a path must be broken in this publication wilderness. Although I can't walk your path, I can offer three suggestions as to working smarter and not harder.
First, until you have channeled the entire story (which will take about 3 drafts) receive the thing in waves. A couple of hours a day should be enough. Remember your system is receiving downloaded information from the collective thought. Now what do I mean by receiving in waves? This means sitting at the computer and doing like a non-fiction writer would do and that is to show up. Just sit there everyday until you are able to capture scenes of your story. Don't worry about trying to make sense of it now, you'll be given your chance in the early editing stages. In the meantime, just get to know the world and the people in it, then take the time to get to know the problems they face. This is a slow process, but one well worth engaging in as it streamlines the information that is received. Second, once the story has been told, work the story in sections. To begin work the first five pages. Knowing that these pages are your hook, put in there the who, the what, the when, and the why. This may seem over whelming but if you look at it from a journalistic point of view then it will be more than enough space to stretch out those key factors. Then hit the first 50 pages. This should set the stage for the next section. Know that in the final stage of editing what is in those first 50 is a must in the last 100 (ok, maybe the last 50) this expands the first five and slows the pace down. But don't open with a car crash and not tie the tie the thing into the remainder of the story; nor go below this speed or intensity of this type of opening during the rest of the story. It doesn't matter if you're going to just be showing the personality, or the character of the antagonist, it must tie into the entire story somehow. Then there is the middle 200 pages, which shows all the action- what happens. Then the last 100 pages which will wrap everything up. Don't worry about how all the introductory details, foreshadowing, and background information is going to play in this entire story because if you are receiving correctly then all the pieces will fit, and it will be the mythologist job to chisel the raw material. Just maintain faith in the process. Third, don't try to complete your proposal for sale until you've completed the masterpiece. This way you can answer those deep questions about the characters, setting, and symbolism. Remember there are core qualities that a myth has as well as the journey which the heroine goes on. These will be expected to be shown and it you don't wait until the story is being told to you then you'll be lost and will in turn lose the reader. These are the three basic keys to presenting the masterpiece, which is buzzing in your ears, to the world. I hope they help. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew There is nothing more frightening than when your schooling ends and your profession begin; no matter what's the field. This especially rings true for the creative artist. Take our profession, writing mythologies, we not only create myths but culture. Don't believe? Look at the way sales correspond with the social momentum. When we are needed most (just speaking of mythologist) society is in a very low place and needs a vehicle powerful enough to jump over the Grand Canyon of fear and negation. So, unlike the other genres, our writing slightly overlook cultural beliefs instead of confirming them, because we are making the path for the upcoming generational era. YA, the current hot iron, may present something different but it's contemporary and I don't believe it will have the emotional staying power of Myth. Meaning three thousands years from now I don't see a book such as "Everything, Everything" being held in the light that it is today.
There are so many things one must remember when starting their position in the world as a Mythologist Fellow. Our stories are information, but they come from a Source which is beyond us . . . half the time we know not what we did or how we got there. There is no constant updated manuals for the division of Fellow; one must follow their gut and throw caution to the wind. Especially since we are not our product, which is such the case for others in this emerging Age of Information. We are; however, the ones who lay the foundation and it is known, even as a Fellow, that if we crack the entire thing that the Unseen and Unnamed Creator is building will fall and the One has to start over. Not that I'm placing any more pressure on the shoulders of the mythologist, because history has proven that born unto the world are wordsmiths who know how to provide an experience of initiation when needed most. So, after relaxing know that there are a few tricks that have been passed on to our generation. Things which makes being a Fellow a little easier. Keeping the entire story in your mind while it is being channeled and kneed is impossible- don't try it; break it down into chucks. Start off with the first 5 pages, then the first 50, then each Act on its own, and don't worry about the middle because that is where all your action is going to go. Don't concern yourself with what order of societal advancement you're bringing to the banquet table of life. Remember this, you did not cook the dish being presented only delivering it. Leave what is God's to God and get out of the way. And know that those with ears to hear will be awaken by your professional myths and final presentations of imagination. Just do your best and turn fear into faith and negation into affirmation. Which can only be done by getting out there with our assigned products and try to sale, sale, sale. The longer you spend time with the masterpiece which you are attempting to market, the more you can love it, and the easier it becomes to sale. Also, other skills can be taught. Proper format, jargon, appearance, presentation, and the such, they will come with time. And aspects needed in the game of life will spill over into your proposal and product from other areas of living- such as keeping up with your reading. Fellowship isn't so bad; once the ball is rolling. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew Since it is known that we cannot give something that we do not have, and as mythologists dealing with the various topics and situations, we have to know ourselves as individuals who are playing a role for the collective. Keeping this in mind will allow for our inner lives to "befriend" the outer world of our development as thought beings and storytellers, which will, I guarantee, awaken the imagination; making us catalysts of change. When that happens, temptation is certain to come. The temptation to try to do "it" on our own and not work with the energies of the future. But we can't do that! Falling to temptation is a no-no. We are the new shamans and a shaman knows their worth, who they are, and the dangers they face. Otherwise death will come to a real shamanic being who attempted to serve the Unseen, Unnamed, Creative One and the collective.
Constant reflection is therefore necessary as we cannot receive anything above our own level of vibration (frequency.) It's as if we are light bulbs and the collective pool which we pull from is the generator. This means we have to keep the filament tight. That comes with reading, writing, and discussion, not to imitate but to be genuine in our unique technique. You never know the strength of your identity until it is out into the world. What we offer is very important, we give freedom. And freedom isn't free; not for us or our listeners. As free thought beings, mythologists and listeners, need to put in some critical thinking. Challenge each other. Any storyteller worth their weight in gold not only gets better with time but have a stockpile of ideas which promote empowerment and freedom. I heard a new definition for freedom. "Freedom is the inward motivation to tame the raw spiritual power that is within and to harness our Divine potential while moving in the direction of our highest good." To become who we were born to be. And to go through the process of becoming who we are without outside resistance. For too long thought beings have been taught, no pain, no gain, well that is the most disempowering thing one can believe when it comes to evolution of the soul. Pain is not our friend and we as mythologist shouldn't be using it in order to propel our protagonist and antagonist forward. That's so slave race shit. No pain, I laugh. Another thing about knowing our identity; let not the coal which has burned our lips and tongue burn away the common sense of humility. There is something thinking us up as we think up our stories. Which is why it is not needed, or maybe during this era it is . . . but there is a fine line when it comes to putting truth into words; as we are steady learning. If our work is good the readers will follow us and not selective book recommendations from our body of work. On a personal note, I've been lost before. My understanding of the power of being a mythologist was underdeveloped. I knew not that I had to take care of the physical and the spiritual in my life in order to command the energies which were flowing through me. I wouldn't wish that on no one. So, again what you did to get her you must maintain to keep her. And I worked hard to get my identity as I'm certain you have. Thanks for Listening! Sabrina Louise Andielle Crow Crew |
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