Friday, June 26, 2009
Curiosity does make life more interesting. Curiosity observes, analyzes, considers, reflects, observes...in a never-ending process...which removes the possibility of spending time in bromidic uselessness...at least theoretically... So...I am the curious type.... especially regarding the interworkings of the human mind regarding learning, memory and access to wisdom.
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I am curious to read more about your reflections on learning and memory. You will inpsire me and others!
ReplyDeleteThink about the incredible impact Michael Jackson's creativity had upon music, lyric composition and performance...How tragic for himself, those harmed, and those that loved him that his dark, harmful, deplorable choices ever became part of his character. Consider the possibilities of the gifted child...the young man filled with creativity beyond imagination...His impact will last throughout music and dance history...both the magical qualities of his style and art...and the tragedies inspired from his dark side. What might he have accomplished if his choices had been different? What impact might he have made then? Just thinking...
ReplyDeleteCool air from an air conditioner vent gently bobs leaves of an ivy plant up and down in the glistening sunlight. The infant on the floor strains to lift his head to gaze intently at the spectacle.
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Cool air from an air conditioner vent gently bobs leaves of an ivy plant up and down in the glistening sunlight.
The infant on the floor lifts his head and excitedly flails his tiny arms and legs.
Time passes.
Cool air from an air conditioner vent gently bobs leaves of an ivy plant up and down in the glistening sunlight.
The infant on the floor mounts up in his hands and knees and rocks back and forth in the direction of the plant.
Time passes.
Warm air from a heater vent gently bobs leaves of an ivy plant up and down in the glistening sunlight.
The infant on the floor crawls across the room, grabs a leaf and stuffs the long awaited prize in his mouth.
From infancy, curiosity inspires us to move, stretch, learn and grow. When we lose our curiosity, all of these things stop.
This reminds me of your written observation of Jonathan in the Montessori environment...to this day, it is a favorite manuscript...You capture childhood like no other writer!
ReplyDeleteNew Braunsfel summer... high temperatures bring the joy of cold, spring-fed rivers to life. 99 degrees all around - 72 degrees in the water - a perfect summer splash! What is the temperature of the water at the source?
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