Point to Ponder

The other day, I was talking with a friend from the loops, and a very new idea was presented to me. What if characters aren't the creation of our brains?

Suppose, just for a moment, the voices in your head, the stories that they tell, are really memories of past incarnations. What if the situations you imagine are really just a way for your subconscious to present and handle memories? I think all writers have experienced a moment of clarity where scenes that were murky (and not what you expected) were suddenly revolved by a moment of inspiration. I usually don't know where the answers come from, and, more often than not, I'm just as surprised as I hope my readers are. So, to me, this makes a sort of sense.

I'm not quite sure if it's "THE TRUTH", but *grins* I, for one, think that's a pretty darned cool thought. And it definitely warrants some time for contemplation.


A PS - Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. I have so much to be thankful for (including an incredible family, and some very loving and indulgent friends). I hope that each one of you can count yourself equally blessed.