Crowns of Kindness

                                              

Namaste, my friends! I hope you’re keeping well. In my last video for The Oldest Magic I discussed a favourite movie of mine: 2019’s The Aeronauts. I really enjoyed making that video, talking about the finer details of a story that moved me so much. So, I think I’m going to do more of those kinds of reviews and deep dives. Movies, books and albums that really matter to me, or changed me in some way. I’m quite excited by the prospect. I feel like I’ve taken a lot of pressure off my shoulders by loosening up a bit and broadening the scope of what I post here at Amid Night Suns. It’s not like I intentionally stopped myself from posting varied content, but you get used to doing things a certain way and before you know it you’ve kind of put yourself in a creative Cul-de-sac.

Well, I want to break away from those limiting patterns. I’ve put a lot of work and energy into the poetry and video-collages I’ve posted on this blog over the years. I’ve made hundreds of them between my YouTube and Vimeo accounts. I’m proud of my dedication to my craft, I suppose, but I’m feeling brighter and more expansive these days. I hope the next few months on the blog reflect that. Now that we’re transitioning into Autumn – my favourite season of the year – I want to feel completely free to post more fun things as we get closer to year’s end. I know Amid Night Suns doesn’t have many followers, but if you’re among the handful of people who do follow this blog with any genuine interest or regularity, then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

All artists crave an audience, even amateurs like me. When you go to the effort of creating something with real care, it can be quite crushing to feel like nobody is paying attention. It can kill the creative spark, extinguishing even the basic desire for self-expression. So, I’m truly grateful for the audience I do have, even though I have no idea who many of you are. I thank you nonetheless, and I wish you nothing but joy and positivity in your lives. This latest video in The Oldest Magic series is another movie analysis. This time it’s a discussion of the themes of royalty and uniqueness in the 1995 film adaptation of Francis Hodgson Burnett’s novel A Little Princess. It’s a film that moved me a great deal as a teenager, and it’s one I love to revisit and study as an adult. I hope the video piques your interest and kindles your heart in some way. Wishing you all the best, and with love, Raj.