“We may be young, but we are not powerless. We play by their rules long enough, and it becomes our game.”
We had a rousing discussion about people being "tools" toward a greater end. We talked about Orson Scott Card's religious beliefs and how they influenced the book. We examined our assumptions of what children are capable of, and what is appropriately expected of them at different ages. We touched upon the theory of birth order and its effects on one's personality in terms of the three Wiggin children. We also discussed the parallels between Ender and Jesus Christ. We also ate lots and lots of pie...
"In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him. I think it's impossible to really understand somebody, what they want, what they believe, and not love them the way they love themselves."
Friday, October 7, 2011
October 2011- "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure. You’ve got to find the treasure, so that everything you have learned along the way can make sense."
We had an uplifting and enlightening discussion about how we are all connected through the pursuit of our dreams. We discussed how the hand of God guides us toward our destiny according to our willingness to connect with Him. The greatest treasure of our lives in found in the journey we take to find our personal treasure. Love is the purpose, possibility, and result of that journey. We discussed the metaphor of the oil on the spoon. We concluded that they key to life is to find a balance between "minding the oil" and appreciating the scenery. Balance is the key.
“The boy reached through to the Soul of the World, and saw that it was part of the Soul of God. And he saw that the Soul of God was his own soul. And that he, a boy, could perform miracles.”
Please post your comments, impressions, connections, and thoughts. Whether or not you attended the meeting, this is a chance to continue the discussion about this book.
We had an uplifting and enlightening discussion about how we are all connected through the pursuit of our dreams. We discussed how the hand of God guides us toward our destiny according to our willingness to connect with Him. The greatest treasure of our lives in found in the journey we take to find our personal treasure. Love is the purpose, possibility, and result of that journey. We discussed the metaphor of the oil on the spoon. We concluded that they key to life is to find a balance between "minding the oil" and appreciating the scenery. Balance is the key.
“The boy reached through to the Soul of the World, and saw that it was part of the Soul of God. And he saw that the Soul of God was his own soul. And that he, a boy, could perform miracles.”
Please post your comments, impressions, connections, and thoughts. Whether or not you attended the meeting, this is a chance to continue the discussion about this book.
September 2011- "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
“You is kind. You is smart. You is important.”
We saw the newly released feature film, "The Help," then we gathered at The Princetonion Diner to discuss Kathryn Stockett's book of the same title. We discussed racial prejudice and the fact that, despite everything, prejudice is still prevalent in our current culture. We also discussed how faith, humor, friendship, and kindness prevail even in the most unjust circumstances.
“All I'm saying is, kindness don't have no boundaries.”
Please post your comments, impressions, connections, and thoughts. Whether or not you attended the meeting, this is a chance to continue the discussion about this book.
We saw the newly released feature film, "The Help," then we gathered at The Princetonion Diner to discuss Kathryn Stockett's book of the same title. We discussed racial prejudice and the fact that, despite everything, prejudice is still prevalent in our current culture. We also discussed how faith, humor, friendship, and kindness prevail even in the most unjust circumstances.
“All I'm saying is, kindness don't have no boundaries.”
Please post your comments, impressions, connections, and thoughts. Whether or not you attended the meeting, this is a chance to continue the discussion about this book.
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