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 [...]
Posted in Shadows & Opposites on Dec 8th, 2006
I’m not a big fan of horror stories or horror movies, but I’ve known many people who enjoyed them.
And people are often fascinated by the evil characters in other stories, like Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies.
Darth Vader fascinates me, too.
When I was in high school,
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Posted in Explore, Play, Imagine, & Create, Possibility & Personal Growth, Shadows & Opposites on Nov 1st, 2006
There are festivals of masks and the hidden in many cultures. In American culture, Halloween is one of the most dominant festivals of the mask. Children particularly love dressing up and pretending to be someone else.
For many adults, the images of the hidden that dominate Halloween are the uncertain, frightening, and dark side of the [...]
Posted in Plans & Action on Oct 8th, 2006
Do you remember the magic mirror in the fairy tale Snow White? The evil and vain queen/stepmother would ask her magic mirror “who is the fairest of them all?” She became violent and murderous when the mirror focused on anyone but her.
I think we all need to be a bit more selfish and
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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 Learn, Think, & Decide on Aug 9th, 2006
Reading books isn’t as popular as it once was. Computer games, TV, movies, and internet surfing all compete for our attention, and reading rarely wins. (Although the Harry Potter books have brought a new excitement about reading to many children)
Most of my kids are rabid readers. They go to the public library and check out [...]
