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Texts about fiction writing and personality development

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In this article we will look at what makes the inner critic so powerful and how we can take that power away from it so that we can live a more content and free life, where we fight less against ourselves. We look at the connections between the critic, our beliefs and our fears. There are also examples of how we can integrate what we have learned into our daily lives.

This text is aimed at both beginners and the more experienced, as I believe some of the details are not widely known. On the other hand, this is not a book, so we can only scratch the surface. And I want this to be a kind of pragmatic guide with the bare minimum of theory to understand the concepts.

If you have any questions about the text because some parts are unclear, or if you want to discuss the content, you can contact me via Mastodon, and we can also set up more secure forms of communication if necessary.

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The following text is a monologue by the antagonist in a dragon fantasy story, describing how he sees himself from his own perspective. It enters a tiny bit into spoiler territory, but still I wanted to give you a sneak peek into this character. This monologue is not directly part of the story, but more of an exercise in bringing this character to life. Please welcome Balor the Blind.


“Almost 700 years have passed and I still haven't found a cure. I have explored everything. I understand the elements better than anyone. I have even travelled the elemental planes and yet their ultimate secret eludes me. Sometimes I feel like giving up all hope. So many times I thought I was close to a solution, only to be disappointed again.

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