Prompted: Use own words to define intrinsic good, list 20 things that are intrinsically good, talk about a time you experienced something that was intrinsically good.
Definition:
Intrinsically good things can be seen as good without having to look at the results. The means justify themselves.
Intrinsic goodies:
-Reading out loud
-Splatter painting
-Baking
-Running
-Gardening
-Taking walks
-Sending letters
-Looking at old photographs
-Laughing
-Hugging
-Helping people
-Listening to music
-Creating music
-Listening to other people create music
-Backpacking
-Reading books you aren’t required to read
-Enjoying books you are required to read
-Sabbath-ing
-Surprising somebody
-Waiting for a long time (if something is worth waiting for, then the wait is worth something)
Storytime:
When I was in third or fourth grade, I spent a whole evening dancing on my deck to the Dragonheart soundtrack. I dragged the boom box out there and plugged it into an old socket on the outside of the house. The trees in the backyard were green, the wind was brisk, and my feet were bare. My mother told me to watch out for splinters. And I just danced. It was only artistic by the standards of not giving a rip about standards. I waved my arms around and pointed my toes. It wasn’t for anybody or because of anybody. But my dad did stand on the deck and watch for a while. I only pretended I didn’t see him.
Hahaha, i have this amazing mental picture of you dancing on this deck. It's great. I like all of the things on this list about reading. :) Yeah- and surprises too. :)) haha
ReplyDeleteI don't know what Dragonheart is, but I am sure that was just awesome to behold. I also like that you put in your list enjoying books that you are required to read. It's so true. It's the greatest. Good work
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