In the Teachings of Don Juan, fear is introduced as the first of four barriers to becoming a man of knowledge. It goes on to say that when you conquer fear, you obtain clarity of vision. Which becomes the second barrier....
Thanks, Echo. A great novel and a pretty darn good film adaptation. When I first heard that line from the song, I found myself wondering exactly what it meant. I still feel the same way.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, dj. Always nice to hear from you.
Looking forward to your next essay already!
Thanks, John. Working on it right now!
I was afraid Mardy would publish a collection of quotations about fear. How could he dare do it?
Well said, Louis! I would have expected nothing less from you!
As usual, lots to think about here. Another gift! Thank you!
Thanks, Barbara. That's exactly what I think about life: lots to think about!
In the Teachings of Don Juan, fear is introduced as the first of four barriers to becoming a man of knowledge. It goes on to say that when you conquer fear, you obtain clarity of vision. Which becomes the second barrier....
Thanks, Dennis. I read that book so many years ago I had forgotten what he wrote on the subject. I think I'll go back and refresh my memory.
"The Yearling" was one of the favorite books of my childhood.
About the Golden Rule: How about the movie "Alfie," in which one line of the title song is, "What would you lend on an old Golden Rule?"
Thanks, Echo. A great novel and a pretty darn good film adaptation. When I first heard that line from the song, I found myself wondering exactly what it meant. I still feel the same way.
Thank you for another essay and put life in perspective for me!
Thanks for the kind words, Shari. My goal is to put life into perspective for me, and it it helps others as well, that's a big bonus!