The Wheel of Time is one of the most celebrated works of fiction in the last 30 years. It is a fantasy series consisting of 14 novels, and it has changed the way I view the fantasy genre as a whole.
In one part of the Wheel of time, you see a character change from an innocent and naive lad into a jaded, slightly frightening commander before he realizes what he has become. The story explores this transformation process from the character's point of view, which made the experience feel incredibly personal. I was impressed that the quality of writing clearly communicated deep concepts with me as a reader, and I intend to incorporate those aspects of writing into this blog.
Since I am kicking off a new blog, I wanted to do so by introducing some of my reasons for doing so. I was talking with a friend over Instant Messaging the other day, and he (somewhat) jokingly described me as interesting to talk to because I am "enigmatic." Since even my family sometimes wonders what in the world I am up to, this is a good opportunity for the world to get a glimpse of what I do and what I think.
I have a lot of friends who believe things that I do not, and vice versa. I love associating with people who have different perspectives than I do, and I feel we have much to teach each other if we can communicate our ideas effectively. In this blog, I will explain why I think a certain way on an issue, an event, or the news of the day, and I welcome your ideas in the comments section. Please keep all posts civil.
I've blogged off and on in the past, and I find it useful for exploring my own state of mind. What I think and how I feel are constantly influenced by the circumstances I find myself in, and writing them down (in a journal, on a blog, etc) allows me to see patterns in what I think and feel at various times. In short, one big reason I am doing this is to get to know myself.
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