Guest Prompt Week 1, Day 3: Aswin

Summary

The undefined website features a guest prompt by Aswin, a poetry lover, inviting writers to explore "The element of our existence" through their stories, with an emphasis on embracing the unique aspects that give meaning to life.

Abstract

The undefined website is hosting a creative writing prompt as part of its "Guest Prompt Week 1, Day 3" series, with a focus on the philosophical theme "The element of our existence." Aswin, a contributor to the site, has proposed this prompt to inspire writers to reflect on and share what fundamentally fuels their existence. The prompt encourages participants to consider various elements such as events, people, or art that provide purpose and meaning to their lives. The website also highlights the rarity and wonder of existence itself, quoting Gene Cernan on the importance of curiosity. Furthermore, the site announces upcoming guest prompts and invites all writers, not just those associated with "Know Thyself," to participate and share their responses. The initiative aims to foster a community of storytellers who celebrate the diversity of human experience and the shared journey of self-discovery.

Opinions

Aswin believes that each person's existence is fueled by a unique element, which could be a person, event, or piece of art, and that sharing these stories is crucial for understanding our collective humanity.
The website editor expresses intrigue and excitement about the potential creative ideas that the prompt could inspire, looking forward to the submissions from the community.
The editor also emphasizes the importance of community engagement by encouraging tagging of the inspiring writers and providing access to all guest prompts in one location for ease of reference.
The website values the contributions of its participants, listing 12 individuals who have taken part in previous prompts and showcasing their responses to a prompt on the risks of love.
The editor extends gratitude to Aswin for his creative prompt and expresses a desire to continue fostering a supportive environment for writers with "love and light."
The site offers support for the editor's creative endeavors through a "buy me a coffee" link, inviting the community to contribute financially.
It also provides resources such as a Slack group for community interaction and a Shadow Work Journal for personal development.
Additionally, the editor shares their expertise on managing a publication on Medium, offering tips and tricks to ensure success.

Prompt + short interview

Curiosity is the essence of human existence. ‘Who are we? Where are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going?’… I don’t know. I don’t have any answers to those questions. I don’t know what’s over there around the corner. But I want to find out. Gene Cernan

May you all bloom in awe for all which exists, embracing the threads and the tangled knots of this tapestry called life. It is believed that the chances of us coming into existence are infinitesimally small — yet here we are. What do you make of this?

Today’s guest is Aswin, our poetry lover who’s been writing on Know Thyself for a little over a month. His prompt idea is as brilliant as it is unexpected:

“The element of our existence.”

I asked Aswin how he came up with this prompt and here’s what he said:

“There is some element in our life that fuels day to day routine towards purpose, towards existence itself. Be it an event, a person, a piece of art or anything that gives meaning to our survival in this human world, that element is different for each and every one of us. Let our stories be heard and our fire within be embraced through this initiative.”

I’m intrigued by the limitless ideas these words have the potential of birthing. So ladies and gents, are you ready to delve into the element of your existence? If the answer is yes, go ahead and tackle this prompt whenever you get a bit of time. Looking forward to everyone’s submissions!

Also, stay tuned for next week’s guest prompts that will be released on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Thank you Aswin for sharing your creativity with us! Love and light. 💛

Our 12 participants are:

Everyone is welcomed to join us with response articles to these prompts, whether part of Know Thyself or not. Remember to tag the writer that inspired you so that they don’t miss your articles.

Each of these guest prompts will be pinned at the top of the pub for 48 hours so that you can easily access them. Afterwards, you’ll be able to find them all here.

In case you missed the responses to Riku Arikiri’s prompt on the risks of love:

💛If you’d like to support my creative endeavors, you can do so by buying and sipping a delicious coffee with me. Merci beaucoup!

💛If you’d like to join our Slack Group 🎉 click here.

💛Find my Shadow Work Journal ⚛️ here.

💛Read my tips & tricks on how to successfully manage a publication on Medium here.