The Lost Symbol: September 17th, 2009

nothing is hidden that will not be made known; nothing is secret that will not come to light





this book was pretty amazing.  as always it was steeped with intrigue and suspense, with codes and symbols that were interpreted in both ways fictional and honestly.  history not having been trampled on, most of what's included in Dan Brown's book is based on fact.  the fact that he could take so many interesting facts and weave them into an astonishing story is a great deal of the appeal.

my favorite part of the story (other than the studies of noetic science) was his shout out to one of his own previous books.  i believe it was digital fortress that had the sin cera revelation.  it was funny when he stated that robert langdon recalled the information in a mediocre novel he once read.  i found that statement hilarious.

i'm immensely interested in noetic science now.  not that i believe in it wholeheartedly but the study of it would be fascinating.  i like to believe in parts of it at any rate.  that our thoughts can doctrine our world.  that postive thinking literally has a positive impact on our lives and the world around us.  the same being true for negative thinking makes me take pause... maybe perspective can influence things in a more intense way than i originally realized...

i'd like to believe that my positive outlook (well, often positive) has influenced my life.  so many good things have happened in the past couple of months.  and i am truly happy.  there are still days i can't control my mood swings.  days where i'm low without rhyme or reason. but even on these days i can usually pull myself out of it.  a combination of meds and sheer force of will? maybe.  either way positivity is a more powerful force than i could have believed possible.  at least, that is the theory.

some of the most brilliant minds in our history have left such astounding imprints on the world that i've found myself wanting to study that which they've left behind.  maybe it'll help with my own writing.  provide insight into the world.  i like nothing more than commenting on the human psyche.. why we think and act the way we do.  in my books it's my favorite part of the writing process.  describing interaction and thought process is far more appealing to me than describing the back drop or scenery. 

i intend to pick up a book on noetic science, just to learn more about this fascinating subject.  i hope to learn something profound.  something that will usher myself into a new way of thinking.  it's not the first time i've researched something i've read about in another book.  but this is the first time i've looked at it with such earnest determination. 

here's to hoping i can expand my mind.