Expressions of Divine Secrecy

The cardinal rule of writing, perhaps all creation, is to always hold a secret that can never be written, only hinted. You are looking through the works of someone who knew a secret so profound that it could barely be uttered, much less written. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.

You will recognize these hints by the moments of silence they bring to your mind, or by a feeling of excitement and creative stimulation. Sometimes a shiver may run up your spine, a definite sign that you have a lead. Record or jot down notes on anything you find.

It’s a reckless sacrifice to seek words for such secrets, so be thankful of writers and appreciate the torment they subject their hearts to in prying symbols from its broken pieces.

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