I agree that we are always wrong. Even though we are intuitive writers we should not make assumptions about anyone but our characters. We still have only our own POV.
I guess I was more prepared for the results of the election than others. I read all three of the Bob Woodward books on Trump, plus a review of the Dictator’s Handbook. You would not think there would be much comfort there. But I also Read Mike Pense’s autobiography. He seemed to be a steady hand on the controls the first 4 years. Not sure where we can look for a stabilizer this time, but I hope there is one.
Reviewing how we got here and who is responsible is as useless as watching the 911 towers fall over and over again. We have to clear our heads and move one...and resist saying I told you so. Things have been worse than this in the past, it was just someone else’s present. We have to deal with our own present and future.
I am now retiring to the world of fiction where motivations make more sense. As one of my characters says. “Maybe it is the sum of our actions that matter, where we end that counts.”
I love that image of watching the towers fall, and where that gets us. And also the reminder not to point fingers. It's so tempting. But so futile. And, inevitably, I realize how many people will suffer so I can be "right". It's gross.
I agree that we are always wrong. Even though we are intuitive writers we should not make assumptions about anyone but our characters. We still have only our own POV.
I guess I was more prepared for the results of the election than others. I read all three of the Bob Woodward books on Trump, plus a review of the Dictator’s Handbook. You would not think there would be much comfort there. But I also Read Mike Pense’s autobiography. He seemed to be a steady hand on the controls the first 4 years. Not sure where we can look for a stabilizer this time, but I hope there is one.
Reviewing how we got here and who is responsible is as useless as watching the 911 towers fall over and over again. We have to clear our heads and move one...and resist saying I told you so. Things have been worse than this in the past, it was just someone else’s present. We have to deal with our own present and future.
I am now retiring to the world of fiction where motivations make more sense. As one of my characters says. “Maybe it is the sum of our actions that matter, where we end that counts.”
I love that image of watching the towers fall, and where that gets us. And also the reminder not to point fingers. It's so tempting. But so futile. And, inevitably, I realize how many people will suffer so I can be "right". It's gross.