I saw this the other night, but it was just as I was going to bed so I didn't get a chance to read it until just now.. And I have to say.. It was a great read. I highly resonated with almost everything you said.
What I've learned over the years is that you cannot go through life afraid of consequences.
I think fear is good, and overcoming fear is good. I think we're all scared, but overcoming that fear to do what we believe in is critical in my opinion, especially if your goals are not infringing on anyone else.
Also.. Some of those big names, like Lucas.. Might have very well likely got where they are more for their occult connections than for their actual.. Skill in relation to others in the same field.
There's too many amazing artists of in my opinion higher quality who will never be discovered, just because they weren't part of the "occult' structure. Though.. You do have a point in regards to how any average person now has way huger chances of reaching large amounts of people.. That is an important game changer in my opinion! Perhaps a double edged sword. For all involved, especially those who created the internet.
Hopefully I didn't lose you too much with what I was saying there and you sort of follow me. I think it's great you're following your dreams, and I think the only reason a lot of people like yourself and myself don't get big like some others.. Is because they are part of a "club". Unfortunately in my research, few famous people are not tied to these secret groups, and I think that's a major reason why they get more access to huge audiences. Their messages are approved. It's much hard for us to get ours more validated. But.. All the more important too in my opinion!
It's critical we try to create our own spells and our own magic through our various art disciplines. We need less mainstream shit, and more unique every day person art. :) In my opinion anyways.. Thanks for the awesome entry! Really loved it. This is gonna be a hard round to judge.
Yes, I follow you very well, @apolymask. I think we have traveled similar rabbit trails. lol.
I have my beliefs/feelings on all that, but I'm not allowing myself to dwell upon it much these days. Upward and onward is my focus. :)
And yes, respect for fear and things that cause it, and common sense and moderation in all things, but again, the available tech, some stubborn determination, and a heaping dose of optimism can be the equivalent of pixie dust, IMHO. I'm certain there is an audience/market for my stories. No doubts. :)