short writing

read two essay and answer the question, each response 180-200 words

question for community: Dunham quotes Sir Isaac Newton, who “said that if he was in fact able to see further than others, if was because he was standing on the shoulders of giants,” and suggests that we, too, recognize our place in our communities. At the same time…he suggests that we practice “being that which nothing can take root in,” meaning we let go of our strong sense of self-identity. How can we reconcile these two ideas?!

question for journey: Dunham tells us that artists are a bit like traditional shamans, traveling between the visible and invisible realms, transforming themselves and offering some opportunity for transformation to society through their art. Drawing upon this chapter, consider: how do you connect the visible and invisible (outer and inner) parts of your life?