| Author | Message | ||
| KA
Advanced Member Username: kerryann Post Number: 168 Registered: 10-2002 |
When it comes to writing: Do you believe if you don't use it, you lose it? | ||
| Jeffrey S. Lange
Intermediate Member Username: runatyr Post Number: 346 Registered: 10-2005 |
Pretty much. I had a few years in my twenties when I called myself a writer, but was neither in school nor actually writing much of anything. I was still continually reading, and that helped, but I definitely had to sharpen my writing skills upon returning to it. As Alzheimer's research is now showing, those who actively work their brians are less apt to be struck with the disease, and when they are, they can withstand it longer. The idea that the brain is much like a muscle... and that you either use it or lose it... seems to be proving true, by and large. I'd say writing, which is certainly a production of thought (unless maybe Limbaugh or Coulter are the writers  ), is no exception.  "I had a lover's quarrel with the world." ~Robert Frost | ||
| Emusing
Moderator Username: emusing Post Number: 3798 Registered: 08-2003 |
Dear KA, There is a popular belief that we are our brains--a bit of chemicals and bones. I don't subscribe to that particular prescription drug (unless one believes in soul chemicals). In any event, ability is always there. It may get a little rusty with a bit of dark water running out of the pipes, but once that's through the clarity will pour to be sure. Just write and write--like any artist it's the discipline that makes for a quality product. E | ||
| Fred Longworth
Valued Member Username: sandiegopoet Post Number: 148 Registered: 05-2006 |
The brain is composed of neurons which "talk" to one another via neuroactivators and neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. Scientists still do not know how to interpret the findings of many investigators -- to wit, that the creative process is mediated by entities known as Imagirons. These are complex chemical structures in the brain similar in form to snowflakes and quartz crystals. They are absolutely essential to the creative process. It is believed that a person's allocation of Imagirons is determined by age 5, and after that it's all downhill. I myself have three left . . . oops -- two. Fred (Message edited by sandiegopoet on July 28, 2006) | ||
| xox
New member Username: harmfulsweets Post Number: 13 Registered: 07-2006 |
Hi I am new here so be patient with me I beleive you shouldn't force the creative process. When it comes you flow with it, but forcing yourself can be frustrating. If you write - you write, it is a gift of communication that can't be lost peace x by the way, thank you for the kind replies - I have felt very comfortable here so far and enjoy much of what I have experienced so far  | ||
| ~M~
Board Administrator Username: mjm Post Number: 8017 Registered: 11-1998 |
Dear Fred -- thank you for posting this rather astute explanation of neurotransmitters and entities know as Imagirons. This explains much about my hitherto unexplanable symptoms. My brain feels alternately frozen (snowflakes) and shredded to ribbons (quartz crystals). Now I know it is my vast oversupply of Imagirons that is at the root of my problems. Ah, such are the devastations one must bear when one is too creative. There is hope, though. Senility for me will be a good thing! I hope I burn through these Imagirons at the same rate as you have, you lucky dog! LMAO, M | ||
| Gary Blankenship
Senior Member Username: garyb Post Number: 8757 Registered: 07-2001 |
Full Sail, Tugboat or Rogue might provide a cure, but only if you never leave further than a day's drive from the Willamite. Smiles. Gary A River Transformed The Dawg House July FireWeed more War/Peace |
