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Istijlál (Majesty), 6 Sulṭán (Sovereignty) 175 B.E. - Thursday, January 24, 2019

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How did you start writing? Did someone urge you to write, or did it come naturally?

Does writing come naturally? Yes, at least I think so. I have problems sometime with technical issues, however, the ideas seem to come naturally most of the time. Sometimes I have problems with idea block, I can become obsessed with rhyme and meter (especially when I'm composing in a specific form), and the evil Whisperer (the fear part of my human duality) will whisper doubt into my inner ears. When I hear fear or doubt echoing through my mind, I pick up my prayer book and read some prayers.

How did I start writing? I picked up my pen and begin putting words on paper. I have memories of making a family newsletter when I was in grade school. I don't have any copies of it or much of my early writing before moving to Las Vegas. The reason for this is that I just packed my bag, purchased a bus ticked, and came to Las Vegas. I left a lot of thing behind in Blackwell, which seems to be the theme of all my moves since. At this point I'm not too worried about what I left behind because it is past and I'm attempting let go of stuff I didn't bring with me. Most of my issues are cause by the thoughts and emotions I brought with me.