Spiritual Provocation
Introduction
(Original - Written 5 July 2012)

	What you are about to read, is a combination of many things. It can hold truth, and it can hold lies. However, that's what any great storyteller tries to make. A web of truths within lies, illustration within allegory, kindness within bitterness. All of it flows in such a way that the reader (you) will get enjoyment, while learing thoughts within the words. I shall weave my web in such a way, that some may think this is actually all real, and in truth, some of it may very well be.
	Whatever you feel, you should know this is a work of spirituality. This means, none of it is actually thought out. The words that you are reading, even, are not actually thought out or compiled into sentences. Nothing is planned. In fact, there isn't even any editing at all, going on. I, as the author, am not editing this at all. I am not thinking as I write this. I am letting something else guide my fingers. Some may call it a spirit guide, or a higher self. Others may say it is my unconscious, or subconscious. Whatever you feel is pulling my fingers, just know that in the end, the label doesn't matter. Nothing truly matters, except that I deliver an expert tale, something you all can hold onto and cherish for, possibly, your entire life, and maybe beyond.
	I am not simple, as a person. I am very unique in nature, and even as I bring to light a lot of myself, there will still be some things you may not understand. You will most likely figure it out in time, but if not, then let me just ask, does that matter? Does the knowledge ever really matter, or is it the person with the knowledge? What actually matters? Existence itself? Happiness? Love? Or is it anger, fear, lust, and greed? What matters to you? Is it neutrality? I post these deep, meaningful questions with reason. You'll understand that reason eventually, but if you don't want a life-like tale that will pose serious questions, I urge you to stop reading right now. My every word is in layers. I call it "layered thinking." It simply means, there are many interpretations to my own words, and you're about to see just how it works. When I let myself stop thinking, and just start writing, everything I say is exact. All word choices are precise, and there is no need or reason to change anything.
	You are about to see something that not many writers can create. I am about to weave something that nobody will realize, until it's already done. Right now, my writing seems dry, and that's because I haven't even started to do anything just yet. This is all a little background to give you an idea of what you're going to see. To be honest, I've never finished a book I've ever started. I've tried three books. "Chasing the Dragon," which I began in 2005, only made it to Chapter 9. "Alternity," one of my more prized writings, made it to Chapter 13, but that last chapter never got published. The last one I attempted, "Brothers in Time," made it all the way to Chapter 16. I actually made it that far...but, all of that is irrelevant now. So, why did I bring those up if they're irrelevant? It's simple, actually. I wished to give you all a bit of the difficulties I face when writing. So, hopefully, I can eliminate the difficulties and make a pledge to write quite a bit, and hopefully have one work that is finished.

	So, now I suppose it is time to end this little bit. I'm not really good with introductions, I'll admit, but don't worry. The story itself will be much more thought-provoking, and much more interesting, I assure you. But please bear in mind some patience...this is probably something that most cannot grasp so easily, so if it seems hard to understand or follow, just do your best. Eventually, after I'm done, I may have to revise things, but only to ensure things are easier to understand. Not sure though, but time will tell.