Geneva Lorraine Fiore
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Geneva Lorraine Fiore commented on Re: How do writers write? on March 25, 2008, 2:07 PM
Thank you kindly, but I'm afraid there is no aspect of my life that is non-thinking. I haven't found a way to turn my brain off, or even pause it for a moment. I'm not sure if I would want to or not.
Geneva Lorraine Fiore commented on God on March 18, 2008, 3:50 PM
I think I'm going to take this on in reverse order here, so first off, yes. I agree that believing just for sake of escaping Hell, but not really truly believing at all, is empty and wouldn't work anyway, because God, by definition, must be able to see your true motivations. I was not suggesting that as a way to go at all. I was suggesting true belief as a way to go. As the only thing that makes sense when you stop analyzing and just look around. My reference to that 'better safe than sorry' attitude was merely an afterthought and I was mostly joking, although it is true. I mean, if the atheists are right, then nothing matters and the Christians break even, but if the Christians are right, the atheists are in trouble. That much is a sound argument, although not a reason, in itself, for conversion to any faith. Next, of course the rose is just as beautiful for a person who does not believe in God. Maybe. I can't help but think that someone devoid of any sense of the divine couldn't possibly appreciate beauty as greatly. But the real point here is, how can such powerful beauty exist in a world without a God? I am not suggesting that the existence of God is proven by lack of proof of His NONexistence. All I said was that it is impossible, logically speaking, to prove nonexistence. I only even brought that up to point out that (while entertaining and wonderful brain exercise) arguing the existence of God, or anything else really, is futile. Also, it seems rather like an act of sacrilege to even look for proof. Although, I did already point out that I am asking Lucifer's question with this whole discussion anyway. Back to death. There is nothing wrong with saying something like, "I'm sorry for your loss." but it's not so much what you say to the grieving person and more what the grieving person believes in his/her own heart. Death exists to give life meaning. Just because life can be difficult doesn't mean that it's bad. And you can't say that people don't find comfort in religion, especially during times of loss and hardship. I can't see how that can do any harm or being considered misleading.
Geneva Lorraine Fiore commented on Re: How do writers write? on March 18, 2008, 2:48 PM
You really do see where I am coming from. I suffer from the same disorder. Scratch that, I flourish with the same disorder. That is, if I can find a way to keep it in check without losing it. I recently discovered St. Dymphna, patron saint of people with mental illnesses and princesses too. ;) Bipolar disorder is very common among writers and artists. The chicken or the egg?I'm two years in to my current manuscript and it has seen the full gamut of my emotional self. It's not easy, and often times, not even enjoyable, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Geneva Lorraine Fiore commented on God on March 8, 2008, 1:24 PM
QuickEye, That summation of the meaning of death only works when you are speaking in generalities. That is no explanation for the loss of an individual. If it were all that simple, I don't think we would have any sense of the individual; no personality, no art, no soul. I don't think there will be an answer to this anytime soon. As of yet, no one has been able to come up with any proof of God's existence, and yet it is logically impossible to prove non-existence. But really isn't Faith all about believing without proof? Personally, I can't comprehend any way that this perfect, intricate, beautiful world could be anything short of divine. If I'm wrong and I die to find nothing, then no harm done. Although, if I'm right, you could wind up finding yourself in a world of hurt. ;)I'm just saying, that's all...
There really was nothing in the list of professions that fit me. I am indefinable. That makes me sad sometimes, but not for myself. First and foremost, I am a writer. I suppose everything else is defined by that. I am a student now and forever. That is, if I can find a way to stay. Scratch that, even if I have to leave school at some point, I will still be a student forever. As far as actually making a living? Well, I don't make much of one. Maybe one day I'll have a book on the best sellers list and be doing fine but in the meantime I work random and tedious jobs. I'm trying to start a little business of my own working hoodoo for people and I'm quite good. Trained in New Orleans. But any new business is slow going. I also volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation hospital. I'm very moody and I love to argue. Sometimes it's hard to tell if I really believe something or if I'm just playing Devil's Advocate. Sometimes I, myself, can't tell. I am a woman of extremes. Sometimes two opposite extremes at once. I would (and often do) call myself a cynical, alcoholic, chain-smoking, bipolar writer. But then again, I would also call myself a devotional, fun-loving, eccentric romantic. Go figure.
Geneva Lorraine Fiore commented on God on April 1, 2008, 4:29 PM
HueJDowns, Somehow you have managed to propose a very interesting and lovely solution that doesn't answer the question at all. ;) My favorite kind. Well done!