Dr. Howell’s Reflections
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Your Life Story Part 3
Oct. 27, 2024
A Zen koan says, “What did your face look like before your parents were born?” That simple line is a lot to digest. It conveys the counter-intuitive thought that an original face preceded our current one. With that approach, believing that we existed before our physical birth is necessary. Such a thought supports the idea that we are, first and foremost, an invisible soul with its spiritual image.
Your Life Story Part 2
Oct. 26, 2024
We are never too old or young to look at our life's story. All of us have a story, even babies. Our stories do not have to be glamorous or intriguing — ground-breaking, fascinating, or beautiful. After all, they are not lived to please an audience or receive a book review. The most important people who derive meaning from our lives are ourselves.
Your Life Story Part 1
Oct. 25, 2024
If you read the story of your life, would it be like a screenplay? Or would it be a running commentary? Perhaps it would be like a fairy tale or an epic. Maybe it would be a narrative or a loosely connected string of experiences. Does it have a plot, central meaning, or repeated themes? Do you ever think about your life's unfolding story? If so, do you reflect on its unique meaning, its way of portraying the world, and the lessons you learn along the way?