WHAT’S NEXT?

[@SInniss327]

I had this same feeling of waiting but then realized that I drove myself crazy about the things I was waiting for. It kept me from not only living in the moment but actually experience what I was living for. The what ifs paralyzed me and kept me stagnant. Then one day during the pandemic, I looked back at all that I have done and asked myself why I haven’t completed everything that I love. I started to cry about those who passed on that I wanted to share the fruits of my labor of love with but didn’t have the chance to. That moment was an eye opener for me. I told myself before I leave this world, I will leave with a smile on my face and a heart that is fulfilled.

[@RockWILK]

@@SInniss327 you have accomplished so much, facilitated so much for other people, I really look forward to seeing more from you all the time. You are a real life superhero. At least to me. :-) Thanks so much for taking the time to come through here. I appreciate it.

[@NoelleV]

Watched this twice. Your musings reflect [my] anxiety about the state of the world, its amplified instability + unpredictability, which becomes equivalent to not feeling safe at home (which should be the safest place!); anxiety around mortality, capability, resource availability + access; anxiety within the creative process, various points + levels of creative tension...and we can only ever prepare so much, never able to control every factor or outcome, so then what? There has to be some relief, release, surrender, to the unknown, to our own limitations, to the brutal fact that all of this can disappear in a split second, or else the anxiety (trapped energy - and we know energy wants to MOVE) crumbles us from the inside. One thing I always remember you saying is "just do the work." Part of the work is sitting with those feelings and - when you're an artist - channeling them into something that can touch/move/inspire other people. Which you've done once again with this video. Thank you.

[@RockWILK]

I've tried to respond to this properly, numerous times already over the past 48 hours, and finally, I realize that I need to leave this comment right here, to stand on its own, as it is, because it surely is, beautiful. And so, all I'll say it, Amen times infinity, and my hope that millions of people read it. Because we all need it.❤💥🌠

[@DaddyDaughterMovieNight]

The way this builds reminds me of your film, just sheer power. Controlled combustion. What you do with just a camera and a location and some music is real creative energy and a catalyst for deep introspection. Thank you. Also, the location and music combination evokes Stalker (Tarkovsky) for me, although I haven't seen it in a decade. Cheers.

[@RockWILK]

Thank you so much for that, I appreciate the kind words, and damn... now I have to go back and check out Stalker again, I totally get that..... Have an awesome day!!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

There are no endings. In a way, that is true for most stories. Even after a movie ends, you know that a part of the story, of that character's life, continues on. Or if the main character has passed or disappears, that the world continues on. And yet, the final scene still has to end. Which is why the ending of a story has to have a conclusion of some form within it. It's a tough thing. Storytelling. It ain't easy. But, when it's done right (or well), it's magical.

[@RockWILK]

Yes to all of this, but yet... this story? Uncharted territory for sure. The most "unknown" of all time. The most uncomfortable as a result. The scariest. The story of all stories not to be taken for granted. And the learning from it will be profound, and could last a generation if not more.... we'll see.

[@spacelord1913]

I have this kind of feeling too, its hard to know what to do with it. I think its in some ways a consequence of being alone.

[@RockWILK]

I think for me it’s about approaching times that are uncharted territory. Nothing is reliable anymore. Maybe. Who knows? Time will tell. Thanks for taking the time to contribute, I greatly appreciate that.

[@judsonbertoch7928]

Since you started the rock analogy: There's the asteroid that you never see coming and it's over in a millisecond. There's the volcano spewing rock and lava that you try to outrun it but it's just a matter of time until it catches you. There's the mine collapse where it takes days or weeks. Distant observers watching this over satellite feeds: some will be paralyzed in shock, some will want to help, some will cry, some will watch and then go back to scrolling TikTok, and yet others will smile and laugh and take pleasure in what just happened.

[@RockWILK]

THIS... resonates with me. Interesting, sobering, sad but true, all at the same time. Thanks for dropping these profound words here, I think it's extremely important, or at least valuable for people to consider such thoughts.... appreciate you.

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Death and taxes, got to love them. Just live your life like it is "your practice life", you will be able to get right in the next one. So relax, be happy, prepare for what can, but don't wait. Nice to just think about stuff sometime. Thanks.

[@RockWILK]

Man… I don’t know about all of that, but it’s certainly something to consider. :-) Thanks so much, and onward we go!