Doppelganger, Inspiration, Mystery, Supernatural
Doppelgangers
Throughout history there’ve been tales of people seeing their double, an identical twin to themselves, a doppelganger, German for double walker. These phantom twins are sometimes thought to be bad omens, signifying that the person seeing them is going to die, or someone close to them will meet their end. At times these twins can bring messages of peace and hope, others bring news of sorrow and destruction. In many cultures around the world there are legends of double walkers, some defined at bilocation, where a person willingly or spontaneously projects a double, known as a ‘wraith’; other times the doppelganger is an entity that causes confusion, as a person is seen in two places at once. With no shortage of stories of the doppelganger, one has to wonder what forces allow a person to be two places at the same time.
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Adventure, Inspiration, Motivation, Philosopher's Stone, Sci-Fi
Philosopher’s Stone
Called ‘The Sweat of the Sun’ by the ancient Incas, since the dawn of time, man has searched for and conquered in the pursuit of gold. From the hoarded stashes in Paleolithic caves dated to 40,000 years old to the mega-vaults that secure tons of the shiny metal holding the wealth of nations, gold has constantly been one of the most sought after metals in history. Cities and countries have been built and destroyed on gold rushes and gold busts, but for those that don’t want to go through the long, expensive, and hard process of mining or panning for gold, is there another way to get the valuable substance? Almost since the discovery of gold itself, there has been a quest to find the Philosopher’s Stone, that rare stone that will turn any base metal into gold.
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Books, Inspiration, Movies, People Watching
Potential Sources of Inspiration For A Story
As a novelist, I’m often asked where my inspiration comes from. The answer is usually more complex than can be explained in a brief sentence. As any artist, writer, poet, or musician can attest to, inspiration abounds all around us. Muses exist in many places and often overlap to create deeper meanings and layers of intricacy.
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Dune, Inspiration, Motivation, Writing
Fun Stories About The Inspiration For Classic Sci-Fi Stories
As an author, I’m often asked, “What inspired you to write this story?” Sometimes I’m prepared with a ready answer, while other times it takes some contemplation to realize the initial moment of musing. In actuality, it is most likely that there are many sources of literary inspiration — realized or not — coming from a lifetime of observation and experience.
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Benefits of Reading, Inspiration, Novel, Writing
4 Studies Showing The Benefits Of Reading
For avid readers, it seems intuitive that reading yields wonderful benefits. However, there are also several studies providing scientific data to support these claims. Take a look and then get started on a new favorite novel!
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Benefits of Reading, Book Club, Inspiration, Reading Group
Benefits of Joining a Reading Group or Book Club
4 Benefits Of Joining A Reading Group Or Book Club
Have you been considering joining a reading group or book club? Here is a list of four useful benefits you can expect from such an activity:
1. Intellectual Stimulation
One thing is for sure, participating in a book club will lead to exposure to new ideas. These may have profound implications on your life, or may cause alarm. In any case, the intellectual stimulation experienced at a reading group will renew your thinking.
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