LIFE
DEATH
Life exists and then it ends. That is the
CIPHER OF LIFE. We are born, we live and we die. So
what does this mean? I believe that our life is determined
by how we choose to live it. However, for many, knowing how to
live it is not always easy. So for this assignment, you will
define who you are
SPIRITUALLY,
MENTALLY, AND PHYSICALLY (emotion developed within all
three). Then, and only then will you be able to reach into
yourselves to write poetry.........................................
DEFINITION
Spiritual: "Our spiritual
aspect is our inner essence, our soul, the part of us that exists
beyond time and space. It connects us with the universal source
and the onenees of life. Developing our awareness of the
spiritual level of our being allows us to experience a feeling of
belonging to the universe, a deeper meaning and purpose in our lives,
and a broader perspective than we have from our personality
alone. The spiritual level provides a foundation for the
development of the other levels."
Mental: "Our mental aspect
is our intellect, our ability to think and reason. The
mental level of our existence consists of our thoughts, attitudes,
beliefs, and values. Our minds can be our greatest gift, and at
times our greatest curse. They can cause us terrible confusion or
bring us profound understanding. Developing the mental level of
our being allows us to think clearly, remain open-minded, yet
discriminate intelligently. Our minds enable us to gather
knowledge and wisdom from our life experience and from the world
around us."
Physical:
" Our physical aspect is, of course, our physical body. It also,
includes our ability to survive and thrive in the material world.
Developing the physical level of our being involves learning to take
good care our bodies, and to enjoy them. It also means developing
the skills to live comfortably and effectively in the world."
Taken from meditations, Revised and
Expanded--Shakti Gawain(88-89)
Task One
Answer
the following questions in complete sentences in your journals and be
prepared to discuss in your paired grouping.
- Do you feel at peace at this time in your life? If so or
not, describe what peace or chaos feels like.
- Do you use outside devices to help you to achieve comfort, such
as music, pictures, conversation, objects? Why does it give you
peace?
- Do you ever feel mentally drained, tired or frustrated?
Describe a time when this happened to you. What was the outcome?
- Have you ever made yourself physically sick? Worrying, sad,
angry etc. Explain
- Do you have something in this world that gives you inspiration,
even when you feel you can't go on? Explain
After you are finished with
answering these questions, please share a conversation about them with
your partner. Your partner should respond to what you have said
using positive feedback. Next answer these answers in complete
sentences in your journal.
- How did you feel about sharing your personal thoughts? Why
did you feel this way?
- Was your partner kind to you when responding?
- Did you learn anything new about yourself or about someone else?
Next, you should prepare
yourself to use what information you have to write the following kinds
of poems:
For your spiritual poem, you will write an EPIPHANY
POEM.
This poem must be atleast 4 stanzas in length, should remained focused
on the object being identified and should represent your connection to
this object.
For your mental poem, you will write a CONFESSIONAL
POEM.
This poem must be atleast 4 stanzas
in length, should remain focused on whatever elements has affected you
mentally and should clearly outline what are the effects of this
elements influence.
For your physical poem, you will write an ELEGY
on how some elements in life may make you feel dead.
This poem should be atleast 4
stanzas in length, should remain focused your life as a walking dead
character and how it's effects have altered your LIFE.
