Week 4 - The Art of Possibility (Chapters 9-12)
What an inspirational tale! It is almost hard to believe the events taking place within the book are true. I have not experienced an event such as those described that has such a profound effect on my life. I know music is a powerful instrument in affecting people and can even help motivate people to make changes in their lives, but the force described within this chapter is truly moving to read and I would love to bear witness to such an incredible happening.
I acknowledge that I have lived my life as a game piece instead of the board. I now realize how my accepting responsibility and blame for things in my life has been to fit my own role in the world. Using roles allows us to blame others when things go wrong - thereby decreasing our own guilty consciences. This will be a difficult transition to relinquish the idea of being a role player to become the framework.
I have been fairly well practiced in seeing how my decisions lead to the undesirable result. I think though that it ha always been in the fauly context that I have traced the path so the freeing experience has not existed for me. I am quick to apologize for problems that are caused by the role not being effective or all encompassing to take care of the problems rather than apologizing for damaging the relationship.
I can clearly see how a true vision in many facets of my life would make a difference. There are times when I think I have subconsciously incorporated some of the ideas from this book into my life, but it is not enough to be subconscious. It must be conscious efforts in order to fully understand and embrace the possibilities that exist for all of us. I am once again struck with a deep desire to meet the authors and allow their vision and energy to wash over me.
This has been a truly inspiring read! At this point I plan to share the book with as many people as I can. If all who read this can evoke even the smallest shred of the possible into their lives, we will all benefit enormously.
Thank you, Professor, for sharing this with us. I am moved by the message of possibility within the covers of the book.
Friday, May 27, 2011
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Jerri,
I am glad to see the book had as much meaning for you as it did for me. I couldn’t agree more when you said, “There are times when I think I have subconsciously incorporated some of the ideas from this book in to my life, but it is not enough to be subconscious.” I too am going to incorporate many of the philosophies into my daily life.
Over the last year it has been awesome working with you on many group projects. You have become a great friend and feel you possess many of the qualities from this book. Your positive attitude and hard work ethic have made you a great team member. You are a great teacher and provide many assets to your students and school district.
I am glad to see the book had as much meaning for you as it did for me. I couldn’t agree more when you said, “There are times when I think I have subconsciously incorporated some of the ideas from this book in to my life, but it is not enough to be subconscious.” I too am going to incorporate many of the philosophies into my daily life.
Over the last year it has been awesome working with you on many group projects. You have become a great friend and feel you possess many of the qualities from this book. Your positive attitude and hard work ethic have made you a great team member. You are a great teacher and provide many assets to your students and school district.
Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 01:06 PM
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