Posted in Hiding From Yourself, Shadows & Opposites on Jan 29th, 2007
Have you ever tried to explain contradictions to young children? As they try to make sense of a confusingly complex world, they search for shapes and boundaries. They want to know where one thing or idea begins, and where it ends.
When the boundaries are violated, when children see contradictions, like the child [...]
Posted in Hiding From Yourself, Shadows & Opposites on Jan 29th, 2007
What is a shadow?
The everyday shadows we see come about when an object blocks a source of light. Not exactly a buzzworthy event!
Why all the fuss about shadows? There are so many legends and myths where shadows have magical properties, including magical creatures that have no shadow at all.
In Jungian Psychology, the [...]
Posted in Explore, Play, Imagine, & Create, Hiding From Yourself on Jan 9th, 2007
Worse Than Death?
Have you ever heard the famous statistic that more people are afraid of public speaking than of death?
I remember a time in 4th grade when I stood up in class to give a book report. I was so nervous that I turned white and could hardly speak.
The teacher had pity on me and told me [...]
Posted in Hiding From Yourself, Learn, Think, & Decide, Plans & Action on Aug 16th, 2006
OK, I admit it. I’m addicted to reading and learning.Once, even if I couldn’t do anything with the knowledge, I would still do it just for the pleasure. A good book, and a good idea have a taste all their own.
There are many people who consider reading and learning a complete waste of time. They [...]
Posted in Hiding From Yourself, LifeDreams, Plans & Action on Aug 11th, 2006
When I was in 8th grade, my Spanish teacher had the class describe (in Spanish) the personalities of each member of the class. When it was my turn to be “identified”, the class put it together in a second: occupado (busy).
What was I so busy with in 8th grade? I haven’t a clue.
Someone I worked [...]
Posted in Hiding From Yourself, LifeDreams on Aug 7th, 2006
I have a long commute to work. Much of the time is filled with prayer, reading, and writing. I’m strongly inner-focused as I travel; yet I often travel with a smile. The time will pass anyway. Why not enjoy it?
I can’t help noticing, though, as I ride the subway part of my journey, how “serious”, how [...]
