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Lagu and Distortion
Lagu has the power to clarify and to distort. Just as the murky depths are cloudy and shifting, so it can be in the realm of emotions, moods, and the subconscious. An example of distortion is found in sentiment and mood. Sentiment is a fond remembrance of the past. It seems to coat selected memories with a sugary glaze of emotion. This can distort the memory, making it sweeter than it actually was. How often we see people pine over the “good old days,” when the fact is that the old days may have been anything but good.
Mood can also distort. For instance, a person in a dark mood can view a bright situation as morbid and dreadful. As with sentiment, the actual event is seen through the filter of mood. It is this filter that distorts perception of reality.
Moods and feelings can be counterbalanced to minimize distortion. An analogy can be found in the spear fisherman. He looks down into the water at the image of his prey. However, instead of aiming at the image, he aims a few inches to the side. He knows that due to water distortion, the actual fish is not where its image appears. We must adjust ourselves to offset the distortion of mood, sentiment, and other feelings that distort our perception of facts. The idea is to mentally compensate when emotion alters our focus. This is one of the things that can be done through the Lagu Rune.
