111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression
Day 57: Fact and Fiction
Investing in stories and characters
Rooting for or against
Draws you in and holds your attention
Page after page, scene after scene, and episode to episode
You know it’s not real
I’m frequently told
And the fact is irrelevant
If fictional stories weren’t intended to evoke reaction
Than why should writers spend our time creating them
You gasp in awe, cry in shared sadness,
And cheer in solidarity
The fact remains: fiction matters to those who create it and the ones who enjoy it
**I am an Artistic Spirit! For most of my life I’ve used the creative arts as a source of spiritual exploration and healing, even though I didn’t always do so consciously. Sometimes I was the instrument creating the art and other times I was on the receiving end. The connection between art and spirituality is so significant in my life that it’s infused into everything I do. I love music, theatre, television drama series (daytime and primetime), and creative writing and find fulfillment in artistic expression of various sorts: singing, acting, and jewelry design. Throughout the next 54 days, I’ll delve into how all of the above strengthens my spirit and has saved my life on more than one occasion.**
Kelly Deeny 