Dichotomy

Photo by Chris Otten

Maybe it’s more than a dichotomy. I feel torn in several directions.

Here’s the deal. I’m going back to work. Full time. As a mail carrier. That’s going to cut into my creative life. On one hand, I want the consistency of a full time job. On the other hand(s). Yes, there are three.

I feel creativity coming. That’s right. It waxes and wanes. And I feel it. I’m playing the ukulele again. I’m coming up with some ideas for songs. I’m thinking about Cormac McCarthy and that makes me want to write. I have ideas. I’m going back to work… full time.

On the third hand, there once was a time. I used to write about minimalism. I’m currently making an attempt to minimize my belongings, my life. I used to write articles offering advice. I stopped doing that. Why? Who am I to tell you what to do. But maybe…

Maybe, my experience in life has truly equipped me. Maybe, I have more wisdom than I believe. In any case, it’s a dichotomy. Or maybe, it’s trichotomy.

Then again, maybe there are four hands. Some days I just want to stop. Travel. Find a special place and settle in. – dse

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Author: Dan Steven Erickson

Dan Steven Erickson is a great undiscovered American songwriter.