Journal entry by Al Negstad — a minute ago
He was participating in an outdoor challenge experience that involved rappelling down a cliff. About half way down the cliff face he made the mistake of looking down and his natural fear of heights kicked in; he panicked. Frozen with fear he was unable to move. The instructor on the ground below called up to him, "Parker, if you can't get out of it, get into it." In response Parker continued his descent.
Parker Palmer wrote about his experience in one of his books to illustrate a point about engaging in life. While I wasn't conscious of "getting into it" exactly, that was the essence of the decision to involve the family in decorating. From there involvement with 'Christmas' naturally flowed and it has been a very meaningful experience.
It leaves me wondering, why I haven't been more completely involved in the past? Too many times I've opted for passive observation rather than full engagement. Joanne was so good at engagement. Will this lesson stick with me?
Stay tuned.
Blessings,
Al
Parker Palmer wrote about his experience in one of his books to illustrate a point about engaging in life. While I wasn't conscious of "getting into it" exactly, that was the essence of the decision to involve the family in decorating. From there involvement with 'Christmas' naturally flowed and it has been a very meaningful experience.
It leaves me wondering, why I haven't been more completely involved in the past? Too many times I've opted for passive observation rather than full engagement. Joanne was so good at engagement. Will this lesson stick with me?
Stay tuned.
Blessings,
Al
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