My Sister Says I'm Crazy

My sister says I'm crazy. I think it is funny that she thinks that. I believe many things and most of these things, I keep to myself. On occasion, I tell my sister. After I speak to her, she tells me I am crazy.

What kinds of things do I tell her? I talk to God. He talks back. She doesn't believe me, but that is her loss. Why? Because everyone can talk to God. This world would be a much nicer place if everyone chose to talk, and listen to God.

I admit, I usually talk to God when I am frustrated or unsure of myself. Which reminds me of a grown child that only comes to see Mom and Dad when they need money. That communication is open all the time. Just like the door to see family is always open.

I have also learned that God is funny. He has a wonderful sense of humor. I asked God one time if he ever made anything that made him laugh. God never answers right then. I have to wait until he, or she, is ready to answer. I did receive an answer, and I promptly told many people. Most, look at me like...I'm crazy. The next day, I walked outside of work, and I saw a lime green spider and on his back, he had an orange smile.

There are times when I don't want to wait for an answer. Today I asked a question and I was given an answer by a cloud. Have you ever talked to clouds? I have. They are awesome to talk to. Talking to a cloud takes a bit of work. You need to use your imagination. It also helps if it is during the day and for it to be cloudy, and a bit windy. What kind of question can you ask a cloud? Believe it or not, anything. I can honestly say every question I have ever asked a cloud, I have been given a logical answer.

You also have to have an open mind and have trust in yourself. I'll use my question today as an example. A little about me. I am a writer. I practice and I study writing. I am working to revise the first book I wrote. Lately, I've been digging into a lot of craft books and trying different techniques to improve.

I didn't go outside to talk to a cloud. I went outside and glanced up and saw the fluffy fast moving clouds. I though, oh how nice. I couldn't pass up an opportunity to have a conversation with the cloud. So, as I sit there trying to think of a question, I think of my writing. I know I'm trying hard, studying, spending hours, reaching out to others. I don't think there is anything else I can do to learn the craft. But, the question is there in my head, so I have to ask. Is there anything else I can do to improve my writing?

How do you get an answer? 
You can stare at the clouds, until you see a figure that you recognize, or you can close your eyes and open them at random. At that point, you will see something in the cloud. It can be an animal, it can remind you of an object you know, it can be anything. When you see that thing in the cloud, think about it. What does it represent to you? This is the tricky part. No one can do this for you. The clouds are talking to you, and you have to translate the meaning. If you see a rabbit, and you think hop. Then perhaps you should hop to something else. If you see a rabbit, and you think of ears. It can be telling you that you heard the answer already. 

This is where the trust comes in. Trust that your first thought is the right answer.

So, what did I see when I asked the cloud? Is there anything else I can do to improve my writing? I saw the cloud smiling down at me. It was a face. A face with fat cheeks and huge smile. The eyes were shaded, like they were partly closed because the smile was so big. That told me that I have to enjoy the process of writing. I have to stop slaving so hard like it is work. To remember that I am writing because it is what I love to do.

I then thought, I want to blog about this. That would be fun. Yeah, maybe no one will read this? Yeah, maybe everyone will read this and think I'm crazy? Yeah, but I really don't care. I love this life, and I'm going to have fun. I hope you do to.

Keep the Faith