I'm gacking the following link, as I found the article very interesting: An Article About Terry Pratchett. Plus, I want to see the movie mentioned within the article.
That was just lovely. When he talked, at the very beginning, about that serene feeling of everything being All Right, I completely understood what he was talking about--an underlying current of rightness.
I see people creating the divine, now and then, and it moves me to tears--like that dancing video that lnhammer posted.
I'm actually better able to relate to what he said about growing up and questioning everything. I especially appreciated his comment: "On the whole, I was probably a rather strange child, and I wonder what my life might have been like if I'd met a decent theologian when I was nine." That serene moment sounds lovely but, while I don't want to imply that I haven't had serene moments (if only because we get sunsets of overwhelming beauty), I don't think I've ever had one that I would consider a connection to some universal rightness. My little piece of the world may be wonderful, but I'm not sure I can connect that to a sense that everything is. Which may just be my own limitations.
I loved the dancing video and was quite moved by it, but for me it was laughter and a very strong desire to emulate the trip. Potential sponsors, please note that I am now accepting donations for the travel fund. ;->
Haha! My 15-year-old, who wants to find sponsors to help her fund a year's study in Japan, felt the same way regarding sponsors, when she saw that video--"where is my Stride gum??" she wanted to know.
Ian also wanted to go to Japan when he was in high school and would still like to visit.
By boys attended a small private school (Grades pre-K through high school, with only ~100 kids total -- very alternative). One of the junior high teachers started an Anime class; a year later, he brought in a Japanese teacher. There was a high percentage of students with Anime & Japan Fever. Some of his classmates even made it over for study abroad options, although I didn't have the ability to finance Ian's trip.
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Date: 2008-06-26 11:26 pm (UTC)I see people creating the divine, now and then, and it moves me to tears--like that dancing video that
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Date: 2008-06-27 06:26 am (UTC)I loved the dancing video and was quite moved by it, but for me it was laughter and a very strong desire to emulate the trip. Potential sponsors, please note that I am now accepting donations for the travel fund. ;->
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Date: 2008-06-27 10:17 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-06-27 04:19 pm (UTC)Ian also wanted to go to Japan when he was in high school and would still like to visit.
By boys attended a small private school (Grades pre-K through high school, with only ~100 kids total -- very alternative). One of the junior high teachers started an Anime class; a year later, he brought in a Japanese teacher. There was a high percentage of students with Anime & Japan Fever. Some of his classmates even made it over for study abroad options, although I didn't have the ability to finance Ian's trip.