Having had more than enough time to think about this weblogish endeavour, as is evident in my rather late introduction, I have finally come to terms with its premises. Even though objective writing in this context is an oxymoron – since creative writing is, by nature, very subjective – that is not what we are striving for. We are trying to achieve a vision characterized by empathy and broadness of scope, a vision that can help us constantly be in the mode of learning from everyone and everything. Humility, observance, and understanding are the values we try to practice in everyday life during this project. That is the main part. The experiences we gain from these practices are then shared through Borrowed Eyes. The formal constraints we put on our posts are merely reflective of the contents of this challenge.
For me, this blog is the result of a belief in individuality. It is based upon the notion that each of us contains a piece of the truth and therefore deserves -needs- to be understood. This view of individuality seems to be so inclusive that is not only attributed to every person, but also to every tree, bird, and pebble. Although the personification of inanimate objects may be attributed to the writer’s imagination rather than the understanding of any objective reality, what is important in this project is the formation of that imagination. As long as it is grounded in open-mindedness, it is most welcome.
Observance is key. If you miss all that is essential, well, too bad. Perspectives are the most essential. But I am not always a very observant person; I recently made one of my nails almost entirely black by slamming a door on my own fingers. Gentle wake-up call?
Zzzz.
