Personal Philosophy (May 23, 2012)
I checked out a handful of books from the ol' local library that seem inspiring and suited reading a random page when I get a free moment.
Rainn Wilson's SoulPancake" is one of these books, recommended by one of my eleventh grade students. Basically, Wilson's thesis is that spirituality and creativity go together. Or, in his own words, "I believe art and its expression are the same as faith and its expression. Science, too, for that matter. And quite frankly, everything that urges us to create, to love, to think deeply, to breathe in the moment, to be of service, to be human..." (x). SoulPancake is basically a workbook that provokes its reader with essential questions, writing prompts, and creative challenges.
His first creative challenge is "sum up your personal philosophy of life" and then he instructs us to write it with chalk on the pavement.
Molly's Personal Philosophy of Life:
Every day is a new day with an opportunity to make life affirming choices. Thanks to technology and social media, I can choose to spend my waking hours in a state of constant distraction. Or, I can disconnect and spend my hours interacting with my family, community, and environment. Tuning in, I am able to be more reflective.
I believe in spending time exercising in the outdoors every day. I find getting my heart pumping erases the cobwebs in my head. I believe in eating well- meaning eating real food from well-raised animals and nurtured land. I believe in connecting with others and maintaining relationships with those who have impacted my life in a profound way. I believe in giving each person- regardless of age- a chance (and another chance) to unveil their inner wisdom.
Rainn Wilson's SoulPancake" is one of these books, recommended by one of my eleventh grade students. Basically, Wilson's thesis is that spirituality and creativity go together. Or, in his own words, "I believe art and its expression are the same as faith and its expression. Science, too, for that matter. And quite frankly, everything that urges us to create, to love, to think deeply, to breathe in the moment, to be of service, to be human..." (x). SoulPancake is basically a workbook that provokes its reader with essential questions, writing prompts, and creative challenges.
His first creative challenge is "sum up your personal philosophy of life" and then he instructs us to write it with chalk on the pavement.
Molly's Personal Philosophy of Life:
Every day is a new day with an opportunity to make life affirming choices. Thanks to technology and social media, I can choose to spend my waking hours in a state of constant distraction. Or, I can disconnect and spend my hours interacting with my family, community, and environment. Tuning in, I am able to be more reflective.
I believe in spending time exercising in the outdoors every day. I find getting my heart pumping erases the cobwebs in my head. I believe in eating well- meaning eating real food from well-raised animals and nurtured land. I believe in connecting with others and maintaining relationships with those who have impacted my life in a profound way. I believe in giving each person- regardless of age- a chance (and another chance) to unveil their inner wisdom.
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