Sometimes we need to deep-dive into the art of documenting our murderous impulses…
We all have bad days.
And this is purely for a creative point of view and a little exercise that’ll unstuck your brain meats.
So grab a coffee, pen, piece of paper or even your nearest word processor and inside your own rage-tinted reality, go to war with your imagination.
Let that rage-fury-flag-fly.
For 20 minutes write about every justified grievance from your point of view:
Each eye twitch and blood vessel pop
All the reasons you’re the hero of this story
That thing they said about your mom in 7th grade
Don’t hold back. This is your villain origin story. Make it SING with righteous anger. Let your keyboard or notepad catch fire with the intensity of your completely rational desire to introduce their face to your fist.
Once your time is up take a little break and the sit down again.
This time around. Another 20 minutes, but this time…
You’re walking in the devils shoes.
You’re the other person who felt the wrath of 20 minutes ago you. You’re wiping yourself off from the floor. Bloody and bruised.
Now it’s time to tell your version.
What unholy logic drove their actions?
What broken brain chemistry made them think that was okay?
How does it feel to be so catastrophically wrong about everything?
Once that’s done and the dust has settled.
A final 5 minutes is needed.
It’s the sobering truth.
It’s the 3rd wheel. The final POV.
And here’s where it gets real.
Strip away the drama, the coffee jitters, and the murder fantasies. What actually happened?
Were you both assholes?
Was anyone actually right?
What came out of it?
Why does this work so well?
Catharsis through creative violence
Perspective-shifting is a great tool
Truth-finding through exhaustion
When you take an idea and split it into 3 points of view while telling the same story. It opens up a whole different world for when you need to do some serious writing and analysing.
Sometimes you’re the hero, sometimes you’re the villain, and sometimes you’re just an asshole having a bad day and everyone was just sitting back, watching…
Stephen Walker
P.S. I haven’t lost my mind. This is just a fun exercise.
P.P.S. It’s Friday and this was written without pants.
Writing about wanting to punch someone is always better than actually punching them. Usually. Terms and conditions apply. Results may vary. Consult your lawyer before proceeding.
(Side effects may include: reduced rage, increased empathy, and a concerning addiction to perspective exercises.)
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