More updates from 25 years ago:

January 11, 1983: Charting the unexplored world of the mind. The maps used change the territory. Where roads are perceived to be, there thoughts will travel and roads appear even if none where there. Tolstoy, Dickens, work, church, politics, and this writing itself maps. Is one “Truer” than the other? I do not know, yet I feel the confusion of when these maps conflict. How far do I carry these solipsistic thoughts? Only until I know they lead away from the goal I aim at. And yet I know not that goal, let alone which path leads there.

January 12, 1983: My struggles with mental exploration continue as I listen to church folk songs, read letter from old college friends, and discussion the future of the prayer group. Rich made an interesting comment about my coming out of depression. Linda and I are to get together for dinner soon. New question: Do people/Will I get to the point where I stop struggling so much? Emotional exhaustion.

January 13, 1983: Chat with Scott – Philosophical Thoughts…
Haiku Cappuccino

Robin
Smashes the flower
On her cannoli
With a fork

Transcending through writing. Haley’s comet rushes its inspiration. Train whistles doppler by. Peace.