Knight Flights Interview

INTERVIEW

With AUTHOR

KNIGHT FLIGHTS

During a recording session of KNIGHT FLIGHTS, the author THELMA RENE' BERNARD took time to be interviewed by GBA . Here's what she had to say.

GBA:     KNIGHT FLIGHTS is a blend of words and music that starts out with "The Dragonslayer and the Warrior." Why did you pick these characters to tell the story?

TRB:      "It is my belief that people are always in battles and struggles -- meaning having to overcome obstacles of some kind. The two in my story seemed appropriate, especially since I also believe we have existed before, are here now, and will exist again tomorrow."

GBA:     Is Mahloki the Master based upon history, or a legend?

TRB: "He came from a picture in my mind -- something writers and artists in particular would understand. He symbolizes, however, timeless wisdom -- such as wizards, magicians, and sages have often represented."

GBA:     What is meant by "the Path"?

TRB:      "That's the journey of the soul, the 'travels' it is on through experiences while making effort for consciousness."

GBA:     It also seems to apply to a person's life, or purpose.

TRB:      "Yes, that's true -- but I have the word capitalized, so I'm referring to it in the higher sense -- such as found in the writings of Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Louise Hayes -- and in the teachings of numerous metaphysical groups. (Smiling) Even in the movie 'The Matrix', I just KNOW 'Path' was spelled with a capital 'P'!"

GBA:     And you see us as knights and warriors?

TRB:      (Nods 'yes') "Some of today's dragons may not be covered with scales, but symbolically they still breathe fire -- and we have to strive to slay them -- such as the dragon of fear."

GBA:     That then ties in with your "Cloak of Courage" where you say, "It's time to put on your cloak of courage -- see it hanging there next to the door..."

TRB:      "Nearly all of us face grief or loss at some time -- or suffer through pain or have limited resources or are physically challenged -- there are moments when our courage has to be gathered around us, like a cloak, a coat -- so we place it on our shoulders to help us do what we must to take the next step."

GBA:     And what did you have in mind when you say, "Many wonders
lie ahead"?

TRB:   "That line has several meanings to it. Life in itself is a wonder -- the continuation of our existence is a wonder -- music reaching our ears through the technology of wires, color, the human body coming into physical form from almost nothing, beauty and love -- these are all wonders!"

GBA:     You have a lot to say about love -- friendship, romantic....

TRB:     (Laughing) "Astrologers would say I had little choice!"

GBA:    Should we then ask you what is your sign?

TRB:      (Still laughing) "No, I think not -- for the 'sign' on the wall says it's time now for a break! Thanks to all for the interest and for this opportunity to share........."

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