Growth is the hallmark charecteristic of any organism. Stop growth, and it dies. Even God, who says, "I change not," moves and moves us: "The Spirit of God hovered above the waters." Genesis 1:2 and "Like clothing you will change them." Psalm 102:26
In novels, change and growth are the elements that compel readers to turn pages (more movement). Description does not make scenes pop; action does, for movement snatches our brain's attention like nothing eles. Unconvinced? Think of the cliche where one is focusing hard and...oh, look! A rabbit!
See? And I'll bet your mind follows my gaze and conjures up that rabbit.
Although it's refreshing to pause, to dwell in the moment and to seek comfort in the familiar, it's change that keeps stories crisp, relationships vibrant, and our lives infused with rich and deep meaning.
Many times, change comes unbidden. Often, it's unwanted. Yet, as my mentor once told me many moons ago, when I shared that I didn't want something to change, she said, "Everything is in a state of flux."
Resisting change is impossible; it's unwise.
And, yet, underlying the constant motion that propels us forward, even when we're digging our heels into the earth below our feet--earth that is softer than we ever completely realize--each and everyone one of us can count on three things that will outlast all that is transient in this world (and in the worlds we create for the enjoyment and/or edification of otherse and ourselves: faith, hope and love.
And the greatest, of course, as Paul said, is love.
In novels, change and growth are the elements that compel readers to turn pages (more movement). Description does not make scenes pop; action does, for movement snatches our brain's attention like nothing eles. Unconvinced? Think of the cliche where one is focusing hard and...oh, look! A rabbit!
See? And I'll bet your mind follows my gaze and conjures up that rabbit.
Although it's refreshing to pause, to dwell in the moment and to seek comfort in the familiar, it's change that keeps stories crisp, relationships vibrant, and our lives infused with rich and deep meaning.
Many times, change comes unbidden. Often, it's unwanted. Yet, as my mentor once told me many moons ago, when I shared that I didn't want something to change, she said, "Everything is in a state of flux."
Resisting change is impossible; it's unwise.
And, yet, underlying the constant motion that propels us forward, even when we're digging our heels into the earth below our feet--earth that is softer than we ever completely realize--each and everyone one of us can count on three things that will outlast all that is transient in this world (and in the worlds we create for the enjoyment and/or edification of otherse and ourselves: faith, hope and love.
And the greatest, of course, as Paul said, is love.
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