16. Distorted Perceptions of Reality and What to Do with Them

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:      This episode of The Mission with Zena Dell Lowe answers the philosophical question that was raised in episode 3 of this podcast, namely, what do we do if our perceptions of reality are distorted given that the artist's job is to tell the truth about the world as it really is? Zena provides four guiding principles to free artists from any potential fear or bondage related to this issue:1. We can't "will" ourselves to believe what is true; we can only choose to expose ourselves to truth and let that truth permeate us.2. We must commit to being rigorously honest with ourselves and others about how we feel.3. We must live in consultation. When we isolate ourselves or try to arrive at truth on our own, we are more likely to miss the mark.4. We must tame the inner critic, because we are in an abusive relationship with ourselves.   QUESTIONS OR TOPIC REQUESTS? If you have a question or a specific writing related topic that you would like Zena to consider addressing in a future podcast, click on the link below to leave a voicemail recording for Zena.https://www.speakpipe.com/ZenaDellLowe DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPTS?Zena is currently working on making the transcripts for these podcast episodes available for download on the Mission Ranch Films website. If you would like to be notified when this option is available, click here to join our email list. https://missionranchfilms.com SPECIAL THANKSThe Mission with Zena Dell Lowe would like to thank composer Carla Patullo for the original music she graciously permits us to use in the intro and outro of this podcast. To find out more about this amazing talent, go to  www.carlapatullo.com   Send us Fan MailSupport the show