Friday, October 31, 2014
Last weekend, on a Saturday morning the team and I participated in helping an Elementary school setup their Halloween haunted house. This seems easier said than actually done because for some reason these children knew about movies like Annabelle and stories such as Jack the Ripper, all of which are top titles in their category and were all suppose to be features in their haunted school. We setup multiple rooms in different buildings, each having a different purpose. A place for snacking, games, toys, haunted house and the really haunted house. In the end we cleaned up, did carpentry, electrics, design, and imagination were put all into that school. knowing that they probably couldn't have done the whole thing if we hadn't helped makes everything cooler, but I did want to see the kids actually enjoy what we had created....yet it was still satisfying.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Antonio Grant
9/5/14
Fresh. Sem. Biophilia
Journey of the Universe
By: Brian Thomas Swimme & Mary Evelyn Tucker
Reflection Part 2
This half of the book was definitely the same if not worse to accept just because the material seemed like to be less about the journey and more about the science. Though not every chapter seemed to take that approach it was the last chapter “Rethinking Matter and Time” that I personally enjoyed and disliked. It was at the point when the book discussed that we’re all made of inert matter, which is mathematically sequenced and can be found in the most common as much as the most bizarre places. But ultimately we are all of the same branch of the same tree. Yet on the other hand what I wasn’t too accepting of was the predicting aspect. The whole idea of predestines, and future written in stone seems childish. Similar to a free pass, conveniently used and placed in certain circumstances as an excuse for failure or a reason for success. Yet the end of the book was rather satisfying, I stand by what I said in the previous reflection, this book is a great starting point for someone still searching for something more, whatever more he or she is looking for. Finally I would definitely recommend this book to practically everyone, you would have to be one ignorant/arrogant person not to enjoy this book.
9/5/14
Fresh. Sem. Biophilia
Journey of the Universe
By: Brian Thomas Swimme & Mary Evelyn Tucker
Reflection Part 2
This half of the book was definitely the same if not worse to accept just because the material seemed like to be less about the journey and more about the science. Though not every chapter seemed to take that approach it was the last chapter “Rethinking Matter and Time” that I personally enjoyed and disliked. It was at the point when the book discussed that we’re all made of inert matter, which is mathematically sequenced and can be found in the most common as much as the most bizarre places. But ultimately we are all of the same branch of the same tree. Yet on the other hand what I wasn’t too accepting of was the predicting aspect. The whole idea of predestines, and future written in stone seems childish. Similar to a free pass, conveniently used and placed in certain circumstances as an excuse for failure or a reason for success. Yet the end of the book was rather satisfying, I stand by what I said in the previous reflection, this book is a great starting point for someone still searching for something more, whatever more he or she is looking for. Finally I would definitely recommend this book to practically everyone, you would have to be one ignorant/arrogant person not to enjoy this book.
Antonio Grant
9/3/14
Fresh. Sem. Biophilia
Journey of the Universe
By: Brian Thomas Swimme & Mary Evelyn Tucker
Reflection
In my own “journey” I’ve discovered many things about life both inward and outward, positive and negative, truth and what we tell ourselves to make sleeping easier. There are many correlations in what I’ve learned to be true and what is said in the book. I understand completely what the book in its entirety and trying to do and I do believe reading this book is a great starting point, among many others, when trying to find the inner you which may be lost, forgotten or just simply MIA. What I feel the book fails to do or just lacks is the ability to truly connect the reader to what is being discussed in the book, not that there is anything wrong with the approach the book takes, thus making it a starting point, but if the goal of the book to bring a sense of camaraderie among all people in this new and mysterious era then the scientific structure of each chapter can be loosened to make room for why this is even going to stick with you for the rest of your life and not something you forget in conversation a month later. Though there is also a side of me that is glad it was scientific heavy cause then that left a whole lot of room for interpretation but it would’ve been even better if I had something to compare it to. The book does illustrate, in beautiful detail, the beginning and workings of how life manifest itself in the universe. Personally I enjoy reading about the beginning of existence which involves the universe, galaxies, stars, and finally our own vast solar system, a spec of sand on the beach. What I find most fascinating is that though we are sexual beings with the ability to reproduce humans that have self-awareness without anyone giving us instruction to do so, we all come from a simple mixture of natural elements over a complex number of years. To truly understand the statement, “we are the universe experiencing itself,” is to also be on the right path to finding what it is that you can use your life for as it unfolds right before your eyes; eyes that are not your own rather the universe, hence the “Journey of the Universe.”
9/3/14
Fresh. Sem. Biophilia
Journey of the Universe
By: Brian Thomas Swimme & Mary Evelyn Tucker
Reflection
In my own “journey” I’ve discovered many things about life both inward and outward, positive and negative, truth and what we tell ourselves to make sleeping easier. There are many correlations in what I’ve learned to be true and what is said in the book. I understand completely what the book in its entirety and trying to do and I do believe reading this book is a great starting point, among many others, when trying to find the inner you which may be lost, forgotten or just simply MIA. What I feel the book fails to do or just lacks is the ability to truly connect the reader to what is being discussed in the book, not that there is anything wrong with the approach the book takes, thus making it a starting point, but if the goal of the book to bring a sense of camaraderie among all people in this new and mysterious era then the scientific structure of each chapter can be loosened to make room for why this is even going to stick with you for the rest of your life and not something you forget in conversation a month later. Though there is also a side of me that is glad it was scientific heavy cause then that left a whole lot of room for interpretation but it would’ve been even better if I had something to compare it to. The book does illustrate, in beautiful detail, the beginning and workings of how life manifest itself in the universe. Personally I enjoy reading about the beginning of existence which involves the universe, galaxies, stars, and finally our own vast solar system, a spec of sand on the beach. What I find most fascinating is that though we are sexual beings with the ability to reproduce humans that have self-awareness without anyone giving us instruction to do so, we all come from a simple mixture of natural elements over a complex number of years. To truly understand the statement, “we are the universe experiencing itself,” is to also be on the right path to finding what it is that you can use your life for as it unfolds right before your eyes; eyes that are not your own rather the universe, hence the “Journey of the Universe.”
Last week we had one of the sisters talk to us about her gardening stories, though I wasn't particularly interested in her story I admired more of her energy upon the subject. The passion she demonstrated though amusing was great to see, maybe because of her age which is not seen to often helping to the extent she has. The most important thing to me was recognizing her dedication to what she has done and is going to do.
A couple weeks ago I went with the team to clean up a trail for 3 hours. Though we only walked the trail with gloves and garbage bags, it was a flaming hot and bending over to pick trash up wasn't helping my back at all. But walking back was probably the most rewarding because we got to see how much cleaner the trail was because we were there. I enjoyed being in the front of the line and enjoying the scenery and learning more about the area. We also had a great time talking along the way so if I had a choice to do it again I would, only because my team would be with me.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
A couple weeks ago I went to Potrero Farm to volunteer my time to help out the farmers. It was a good experience in the sense that the farmers don't get help from anyone else except for the people that volunteer there time. I learned of a church that volunteers weekly and a school that does the same. The work wasn't rigorous at all but it was a good inside look at where our food comes from which helps when really trying to have respect for food when we are fooled to believe that its in abundance worldwide. Then also appreciate the food in a manner that motivates some to give food to those who don't have any.
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