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research mode - cyborgs

It was pointed out to me recently that one of the characters in the story I'm writing is a cyborg... I hadn't actually associated that term with the character because I thought of her more as the bride of frankenstein mixed with supernatural elements. But after reading this article, Cyborgs - How Science Fiction Failed Us , the author pointed out that really Mary Shelley's creation was like the first cyborg, Frankenstein existing solely because of the science involved. I haven't worked on my story in a long while and I think perhaps because a large plot element was missing, possibly with this character. Thinking of her as a cyborg changes my perception of her and could also completely change her importance in the story... I already had her revealing a crucial piece of information in my mind at the end but I think I need to completely re-think who parts of her were and how it could affect her actions. So of course I'm geeking out having just finished the entire Batt

changing your internal state

I came across an interesting theory and I want to put it into practice to see if it can work... any frame of mind you're in, generally it's imagined. whatever it is that you're thinking about that has you in a bad mood is already in the past, you're not actually experiencing it right that minute - you're imagining it and re-living it. so why not re-live the times that you felt most inspired, most dynamic, excited, happy and energetic? tap into those memories and feel that way any time you want to... that's the theory anyway. the suggestion is to write down three instances in which you recall feeling that state and for each, do something distinctive with your body while recalling each. for example, recall the event that made you feel powerful and excited and then breathe out with your lips puckered (or whatever you choose). then your mind-body creates that muscle memory to access that connection. then when you get good at that, trying doing it in the middle

infinite source of wisdom by @LouiseHay

I find in my life I've said "I don't know" a lot. I thought surrendering to the fact that the mysteries of life are beyond my understanding was the ultimate wisdom. But in reading this blog post from Louise Hay, perhaps by taking this approach I have been limiting myself... Magnify Your Vision of Life by Louise L. Hay Within each of us is a center of wisdom far deeper and greater than we’re aware of. Meditation is designed to help us connect with this center and magnify our understanding of life. When we’re willing to open our consciousness to new ideas and new ways of thinking about difficult issues, then our lives change for the better. The only goal I have is to continually grow to understand more about life and how it works. What do I need to know, believe, say, and do to make my life flow as smoothly as possible? Within each of us is the capability to connect with our source, and therein lies the peace we’re all seeking—the inner knowledge that gives us strengt