You word this so beautifully, Matt. Thank you. Deep resonance. This, yes: "Over time it has also become clear to me that this space works best when it remains simple." What actually wants to happen, on its own schedule, the focus on the writing as it unfolds, the gift of shared attentiveness, understanding. It is very much what I've been mulling over. Grateful this found a clear voice through you. Be well!
Some time after you left Substack for a pause/hiatus, I saw this quote somewhere and copied/pasted it into my notes app. It struck me because I realized I saw you as this kind of writer…
“Hard times are coming, when we’ll be wanting the voices of writers who can see alternatives to how we live now, can see through our fear-stricken society and its obsessive technologies to other ways of being, and even imagine real grounds for hope.
We’ll need writers who can remember freedom - poets, visionaries - realists of a larger reality.”
— Ursula K Le Guin
I still do see you as this kind of writer/person. So, suffice it to say, I was very glad (and grateful) when you resumed your Substack offerings. And I assume I can speak for all of us when I say that.
I look forward to what you bring to Substack in 2026. Happy new year, Matt!
To be compared to that quote, from that writer, is just about the highest praise I can imagine. Thank you, Georgia. I look forward to talking with you more in 2026.
Trying to catch up on all my Substack emails/notifications, so my apologies for a delayed response… which I guess isn’t really a response so much as it is an acknowledgment of your response. I can say the same… looking forward to talking with you more. 🙏🏻 Now to catch up on some missed posts.
I’ve had Ursula’s quote pasted on the wall of my office for years and I concur with making the connection between what she was saying and the work Matt does here.
Such delightful discovery, Mark. In a curiously synchronistic manner, I bumped into your 'stack while reading around Nick Cook's "The Light Beyond the Mountains", in which Nick, a former senior editor at Jane's Defense Weekly, delves into UAP...or, The Phenomenon. Certainly not all nuts-n-bolts, with no shortage of all-round weirdness, eg psi, dreams, NDEs etc.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Rich! I'm glad the vibe here resonates. I look forward to getting to know you. And I'll definitely be looking into THE LIGHT BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS, which sounds up my alley.
Mr Matt Cardin, from the wealth of daimonic treasures from generous deeply insightful authors as yourself, and reorganizing files for better access to be able to construct a skeletal curriculum for myself, I brought to the forefront and hope I had already mentioned the recommendations via Cat Rose Neligan and her youtube and substack on the Daimon and personal creativity, and her book, having including your previous blog and works as among the recommendations she listed on working with one's Daimon! One of your blogs is from Demon Muse and is called A Course in Demonic Creativity: A Writer's Guide to the Inner Genius! It's a note to self to remind that I have all I need to BEGIN! Until such time I can sooner PURCHASE rightly your latest tome AND your previous works, mentioned in your author note, including Divinations of the Deep! Digitally and then physically PB to note in and HC to keep and read and re-read! 📚 Writing at the Wellspring! 🌌 ✍️ 📚
I’m glad the work that I’ve written/shepherded can play into your creative ferment, my friend. I’ve been aware of Cat Neligan’s work, and have read, for example, one of her posts on working with the daimon. I find it insightful. I think you’re aware that my A Course in Demonic Creativity is a free book, right? Here it is for download.
Regarding Writing at the Wellspring, please shoot me a DM.
🙏 Thank You Kindly for your generosity! I absolutely need to step up and tangibly support inspired and already generous daemonic authors as much as possible and, yes, I have obtained the free e-book and embrassingly am lucky to have also obtained your latest tome digitally, Writing at the Wellspring, in your promo! I wish to also pay for it this coming week so that it can be lifted in reviews on bookseller platforms! 🌌 📚 🪽 Pardon my advance enthusiasm before putting my money 💸 where my kudos is! For what it's worth!
You word this so beautifully, Matt. Thank you. Deep resonance. This, yes: "Over time it has also become clear to me that this space works best when it remains simple." What actually wants to happen, on its own schedule, the focus on the writing as it unfolds, the gift of shared attentiveness, understanding. It is very much what I've been mulling over. Grateful this found a clear voice through you. Be well!
Thank you, Sophia. Confirmations of that "same wavelength" resonance are always so very welcome. 🙏
Some time after you left Substack for a pause/hiatus, I saw this quote somewhere and copied/pasted it into my notes app. It struck me because I realized I saw you as this kind of writer…
“Hard times are coming, when we’ll be wanting the voices of writers who can see alternatives to how we live now, can see through our fear-stricken society and its obsessive technologies to other ways of being, and even imagine real grounds for hope.
We’ll need writers who can remember freedom - poets, visionaries - realists of a larger reality.”
— Ursula K Le Guin
I still do see you as this kind of writer/person. So, suffice it to say, I was very glad (and grateful) when you resumed your Substack offerings. And I assume I can speak for all of us when I say that.
I look forward to what you bring to Substack in 2026. Happy new year, Matt!
To be compared to that quote, from that writer, is just about the highest praise I can imagine. Thank you, Georgia. I look forward to talking with you more in 2026.
Trying to catch up on all my Substack emails/notifications, so my apologies for a delayed response… which I guess isn’t really a response so much as it is an acknowledgment of your response. I can say the same… looking forward to talking with you more. 🙏🏻 Now to catch up on some missed posts.
I’ve had Ursula’s quote pasted on the wall of my office for years and I concur with making the connection between what she was saying and the work Matt does here.
🙏
You know how much I appreciate your thoughts here (and elsewhere).
Thank you. I appreciate you as well.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing such a bounty of rich ideas here. I’m looking forward to reading the book again in its entirety. Happy New Year!
Thanks, John! And Happy New Year to you as well.
Such delightful discovery, Mark. In a curiously synchronistic manner, I bumped into your 'stack while reading around Nick Cook's "The Light Beyond the Mountains", in which Nick, a former senior editor at Jane's Defense Weekly, delves into UAP...or, The Phenomenon. Certainly not all nuts-n-bolts, with no shortage of all-round weirdness, eg psi, dreams, NDEs etc.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Rich! I'm glad the vibe here resonates. I look forward to getting to know you. And I'll definitely be looking into THE LIGHT BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS, which sounds up my alley.
Mr Matt Cardin, from the wealth of daimonic treasures from generous deeply insightful authors as yourself, and reorganizing files for better access to be able to construct a skeletal curriculum for myself, I brought to the forefront and hope I had already mentioned the recommendations via Cat Rose Neligan and her youtube and substack on the Daimon and personal creativity, and her book, having including your previous blog and works as among the recommendations she listed on working with one's Daimon! One of your blogs is from Demon Muse and is called A Course in Demonic Creativity: A Writer's Guide to the Inner Genius! It's a note to self to remind that I have all I need to BEGIN! Until such time I can sooner PURCHASE rightly your latest tome AND your previous works, mentioned in your author note, including Divinations of the Deep! Digitally and then physically PB to note in and HC to keep and read and re-read! 📚 Writing at the Wellspring! 🌌 ✍️ 📚
I’m glad the work that I’ve written/shepherded can play into your creative ferment, my friend. I’ve been aware of Cat Neligan’s work, and have read, for example, one of her posts on working with the daimon. I find it insightful. I think you’re aware that my A Course in Demonic Creativity is a free book, right? Here it is for download.
Regarding Writing at the Wellspring, please shoot me a DM.
https://mattcardin.com/a-course-in-demonic-creativity/
🙏 Thank You Kindly for your generosity! I absolutely need to step up and tangibly support inspired and already generous daemonic authors as much as possible and, yes, I have obtained the free e-book and embrassingly am lucky to have also obtained your latest tome digitally, Writing at the Wellspring, in your promo! I wish to also pay for it this coming week so that it can be lifted in reviews on bookseller platforms! 🌌 📚 🪽 Pardon my advance enthusiasm before putting my money 💸 where my kudos is! For what it's worth!