I remember a lot about the Shakers from Heaven's Ditch(a very good read). I first thought they were similar to the Amish with staying with their beliefs and not budging and I like simple and always have. Makes like so much easier and better. Love your column Jack.
I’m reminded of all I learned from Heaven’s Ditch. Yes, the Shakers had extremely strange rituals and beliefs. But how could they have reached those devine heights without the separation from secularity those beliefs created?
The respect for the glory of performing simple tasks is attractive to me. It’s reflected in Joseph Campbell’s work. It was this line of thinking that led me to become a dancer, where my body became my temple.
Thanks, Michael. Yes, simplicity is so important to a variety of spiritual practices and world views. One artist said if you make a sculpture, roll it down a hill -- whatever breaks off probably wasn't needed.
I remember a lot about the Shakers from Heaven's Ditch(a very good read). I first thought they were similar to the Amish with staying with their beliefs and not budging and I like simple and always have. Makes like so much easier and better. Love your column Jack.
I’m reminded of all I learned from Heaven’s Ditch. Yes, the Shakers had extremely strange rituals and beliefs. But how could they have reached those devine heights without the separation from secularity those beliefs created?
The respect for the glory of performing simple tasks is attractive to me. It’s reflected in Joseph Campbell’s work. It was this line of thinking that led me to become a dancer, where my body became my temple.
Thanks, Michael. Yes, simplicity is so important to a variety of spiritual practices and world views. One artist said if you make a sculpture, roll it down a hill -- whatever breaks off probably wasn't needed.
Fascinating!