Breezes soothe my soul
And I become empowered with greatness.
Singing praises for my maker as long as the earth turns,
Longing to hear from Him who is the Creator.
I am Peter, and this is my song.
Hey there! As stated in the poem my name is Peter. I just switched into this class on Friday morning so I missed the introduction class and assignment which is why I'm just now adding this post. Anyways to try and tie the assignment into something we talked about today in class I had a friend write this poem about me and I had to then analyze and perfect it. I tried to formulate the idea of the poet being the "mythmaker" and put myself in the position of trying to find the poet's third eye and understand the entirety of the poem. Anyways as it stated I LOVE the wind. I find that whenever I am experiencing a very spiritual moment God comes to me in the form of a breeze or wind of some sort. It's really cool actually! So for me finding spirituality and sacredness in the wilderness is really interesting and I can relate completely. I also love to sing and I find it's a great way of expressing myself. As for the "third eye" of the poet her name is Ashleigh and is a great friend of mine here at CNU. Her poem describes not only things about me but also things that she has observed of me. In relation to the wind reference, my personality is very much that of the wind: free-spirited, refreshing (sometimes), something not everyone necessarily understands but is always affected by it. I am a singer and a Christian which is where the singing praises comes in because I am dedicated to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Just a few observations about me and my own comments thus far. I'm very excited to explore the nature of sacred wilderness and to learn more about it!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Eric Fesmire-First Poem
Untamed expanse and untouched by man
I am one of those men
who really only chose this class for times sake
not realizing i would write lines
of the wilderness kind
I chose this ULLC without first consulting the chosen topics. I am fortunate that this is what i picked however, because Religious studies is one of my minors, and I probably would never have thought about religious activity from this perspective without this class. The combination of location and spirituality and how these two interact, and how it has changed over the years, is an interesting subject. Professor Redick mentioned the sublime, that response that mixes wonder,fear, and beauty. I think if my poorly written poem does anything, it does hit on that idea of wonder and fear. One of the aspects of the wilderness that draws us humans back time and time again is that untamed nature, the mystery of landscapes bigger than us. If we come upon a secluded area it is easy to think that few humans have seen it before, and that can lead us to an experience of solitude within nature.
I am one of those men
who really only chose this class for times sake
not realizing i would write lines
of the wilderness kind
I chose this ULLC without first consulting the chosen topics. I am fortunate that this is what i picked however, because Religious studies is one of my minors, and I probably would never have thought about religious activity from this perspective without this class. The combination of location and spirituality and how these two interact, and how it has changed over the years, is an interesting subject. Professor Redick mentioned the sublime, that response that mixes wonder,fear, and beauty. I think if my poorly written poem does anything, it does hit on that idea of wonder and fear. One of the aspects of the wilderness that draws us humans back time and time again is that untamed nature, the mystery of landscapes bigger than us. If we come upon a secluded area it is easy to think that few humans have seen it before, and that can lead us to an experience of solitude within nature.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Rachel Hrovat-Poem Ponderings
Poem:
Where thoughts in my own head can be heard
Is what I, Rachel, believe the word
Wilderness is and means to me.
My friend back home advised me to
Take this class from one she knew.
Reflection:
WIlderness is something that is close to my heart. Growing up in a small town in the most western part of the state, I was surrounded by wilderness. But after reading some of the first couple chapters of Lane's book, I realize that I lived in more of the boondocks than complete wilderness-just hill after hill, tree after tree, or flat plains for as far as the eye can see with no civilization or trace of human life. That is wilderness. When I composed this poem, my mind just went to West Virginia, a place where I love to travel when I do need some time to think. And I viewed that area as being wilderness, which is why I explained it as being a place where I could hear my own thoughts, and just be able to think. Thinking is so important, and I probably spend entirely too much time thinking. But, as we discussed in class, a part of religion is "the practice of maintaining cosmos" (an ordered activity), and sometimes in order for things to make sense in my mind, I just need time to think. Wilderness can lend a helping hand and enable me to think more clearly and keep that cosmos the way it needs to be, and that is the reason I am looking forward to taking this course.
Where thoughts in my own head can be heard
Is what I, Rachel, believe the word
Wilderness is and means to me.
My friend back home advised me to
Take this class from one she knew.
Reflection:
WIlderness is something that is close to my heart. Growing up in a small town in the most western part of the state, I was surrounded by wilderness. But after reading some of the first couple chapters of Lane's book, I realize that I lived in more of the boondocks than complete wilderness-just hill after hill, tree after tree, or flat plains for as far as the eye can see with no civilization or trace of human life. That is wilderness. When I composed this poem, my mind just went to West Virginia, a place where I love to travel when I do need some time to think. And I viewed that area as being wilderness, which is why I explained it as being a place where I could hear my own thoughts, and just be able to think. Thinking is so important, and I probably spend entirely too much time thinking. But, as we discussed in class, a part of religion is "the practice of maintaining cosmos" (an ordered activity), and sometimes in order for things to make sense in my mind, I just need time to think. Wilderness can lend a helping hand and enable me to think more clearly and keep that cosmos the way it needs to be, and that is the reason I am looking forward to taking this course.
Erin Comerford- Introduction Poem
My name is Erin
My home's at the beach
Wilderness is natural
Wilderness is peaceful too
This is my interest!
I am very excited about this class simply because I am a Biology major and this class gives me a chance to use a different part of my brain. I am also excited for what will happen in this class. I love being outside and having to take a class all about the wilderness and its sacredness (i don't know if that is a word?) is so appealing to me! Hopefully by the end of the semester my poem-writing skills will have improved!
My home's at the beach
Wilderness is natural
Wilderness is peaceful too
This is my interest!
I am very excited about this class simply because I am a Biology major and this class gives me a chance to use a different part of my brain. I am also excited for what will happen in this class. I love being outside and having to take a class all about the wilderness and its sacredness (i don't know if that is a word?) is so appealing to me! Hopefully by the end of the semester my poem-writing skills will have improved!
Paige Dwyer- Essay of Choice (1)
The wilderness is a place of silence and separation,
A place where one can truly express their imagination.
I am someone who appreciates this kind of sanction
Due to the fact I am somewhat tranquil and slow paced.
Reflection and meditation are themes upon which this class is based.
I was instantly drawn to this course once I read the overview. I am not much of a wilderness, nature girl but I do appreciate reflection and the idea of exploring new places and the spiritual connections experienced there. Having gone to private Catholic school my whole life, I feel like I can openly participate in class and really do some self-reflection based on my own experiences. I would much rather be in an interactive class, where everyone participates than just hearing lectures and taking notes. I look forward to learning more about "universal" sacred places and what makes these locations so special. I have already learned so much just from reading the introduction and chapter one of "Landscapes of the Sacred". I know this class won't be easy and it will require my full attention and participation as well as critical thinking. This class will in-depth explore ideas and concepts that won't be easily understandable; however, I am definitely ready for the challenge!
A place where one can truly express their imagination.
I am someone who appreciates this kind of sanction
Due to the fact I am somewhat tranquil and slow paced.
Reflection and meditation are themes upon which this class is based.
I was instantly drawn to this course once I read the overview. I am not much of a wilderness, nature girl but I do appreciate reflection and the idea of exploring new places and the spiritual connections experienced there. Having gone to private Catholic school my whole life, I feel like I can openly participate in class and really do some self-reflection based on my own experiences. I would much rather be in an interactive class, where everyone participates than just hearing lectures and taking notes. I look forward to learning more about "universal" sacred places and what makes these locations so special. I have already learned so much just from reading the introduction and chapter one of "Landscapes of the Sacred". I know this class won't be easy and it will require my full attention and participation as well as critical thinking. This class will in-depth explore ideas and concepts that won't be easily understandable; however, I am definitely ready for the challenge!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
First Day Poem- Will Geiger
From highest mountain to widest lake
We need to act fast for wilderness sake
My name is Will Geiger
I'm here to open my eyes wider
For all that in wilderness is great
I've been interested in most everything to do with the environment since high school and have recently gotten into outdoor sports, nothing too extreme, so far just hiking. This past summer I worked for the Alaska Wilderness League and was able to gain some insight into the wilderness conservation world. The policy side of conservation is interesting to me and I think it's important, but I think there's value in being able to connect with that type of work on multiple levels. This class, I anticipate, will help me to do just that.
We need to act fast for wilderness sake
My name is Will Geiger
I'm here to open my eyes wider
For all that in wilderness is great
I've been interested in most everything to do with the environment since high school and have recently gotten into outdoor sports, nothing too extreme, so far just hiking. This past summer I worked for the Alaska Wilderness League and was able to gain some insight into the wilderness conservation world. The policy side of conservation is interesting to me and I think it's important, but I think there's value in being able to connect with that type of work on multiple levels. This class, I anticipate, will help me to do just that.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Kayla Delaguila: First Day Poem
Poem:
So, poetry is not much my strength
but wilderness, with it's untamed length
-now that's my thing-
Wilderness releases, calms and rebuilds me.
Nothing quite like sitting in a tree :)
I'm from a small town and love to laugh
History is my major, just keep me away from math.
I chose this class because it sounded like me,
It will be fun, and not hard, hopefully.
Reflection:
I thought this was an interesting way to start off the class. Throw a curve ball as we had all gotten used to just listening to the professor talk about the syllabus. In poem form I'm not sure how spiritual and intellectual I could have gotten without sounding corny. I thought a while about what to write and say about my relationship with nature and it was something I had a hard time putting in words... so I settled with a cute sing-song poem instead. No need to be intensely spirtual the first day of class anyway. This did carry on in my thoughts as I read "Landscapes of the Sacred" though. I find myself relating my own thoughts and feelings to a lot of what the author is saying. This gives me high hopes for the semester. blah! that was long.. done :)
So, poetry is not much my strength
but wilderness, with it's untamed length
-now that's my thing-
Wilderness releases, calms and rebuilds me.
Nothing quite like sitting in a tree :)
I'm from a small town and love to laugh
History is my major, just keep me away from math.
I chose this class because it sounded like me,
It will be fun, and not hard, hopefully.
Reflection:
I thought this was an interesting way to start off the class. Throw a curve ball as we had all gotten used to just listening to the professor talk about the syllabus. In poem form I'm not sure how spiritual and intellectual I could have gotten without sounding corny. I thought a while about what to write and say about my relationship with nature and it was something I had a hard time putting in words... so I settled with a cute sing-song poem instead. No need to be intensely spirtual the first day of class anyway. This did carry on in my thoughts as I read "Landscapes of the Sacred" though. I find myself relating my own thoughts and feelings to a lot of what the author is saying. This gives me high hopes for the semester. blah! that was long.. done :)
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Patrick Leegan
1st day Poem
Aug 26 2010
My name is PJ, My summer was good.
In this class i hope to learn about the woods.
I really hope this ULLC is fun
I cant think of a fifth line so my poem is done.
Not going to lie when the teacher asked me to write a poem I was very intimidated. I really dont know how to write poems and im not a very creative person. When i heard other people's poems I was even more intimidated, but it turned out ok. Ir also tested my public speaking and i didnt think that was too bad.
1st day Poem
Aug 26 2010
My name is PJ, My summer was good.
In this class i hope to learn about the woods.
I really hope this ULLC is fun
I cant think of a fifth line so my poem is done.
Not going to lie when the teacher asked me to write a poem I was very intimidated. I really dont know how to write poems and im not a very creative person. When i heard other people's poems I was even more intimidated, but it turned out ok. Ir also tested my public speaking and i didnt think that was too bad.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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