sparking imagination
It is common knowledge that lighting, cameras, acting, special effects are like shadows on a screen. Show business works hard to maintain the illusion for the value of their ticket sales. They don’t want you looking behind the set, costumes and make-up.
But there is that factor of the audience’s “willing suspension of disbelief,” voluntarily agreeing to accept the given façade and script for the sake of a good time. In the public arena this is compounded by…
We spend much time and energy in the necessary work of naming wrongs and speaking out in Congress, courts and public streets against the evils being perpetrated. This is a crucial work, as I said in the blog “The List … Continued
Most of us are still able to list evils and this indicates that the Good is not vanquished. In fact, the majority of people recognize evil because they still hold the ideals of righteousness. The challenge is our resolve and … Continued
When we are asked to name where our loyalties lie, most of us will have to say “Legion, for they are many.” Not long ago as the universe measures it a man possessed by the demon Legion fell at Jesus’ … Continued
It is not only what you say and do that makes your contribution to the world. It is first simply that you say and that you do, whether or not anyone else listens, reads, or observes your deed. You allow … Continued
Many of us get overwhelmed with the issues and, especially in this U.S. “midterm election” season, find it hard to cope with the barrage of political campaigns. Some just take short cuts instead of thinking about everything; just follow their … Continued
An old professor of mine, Robert McKee, who has since become the world authority on “Story”, is announcing his last season teaching his groundbreaking 3-day STORY seminars in Los Angeles, New York and London. When I sat under him at … Continued
The lie is a widely accepted and legitimized technique for getting what we want. It seems the general public thinks lying is a normal option to employ as needed. To many it is not remarkable that a public official or … Continued
