An image on
the left side of the paper of “inauthentic” (in a minute
or less).
Write:
Some words
that come to mind (in a minute or less).
Paint:
An image on
the right side of the paper of “authentic” (in a minute
or less).
Write:
Some words
that come to mind (in a minute or less).
Share:
Images and
words.
Reflect:
On what constitutes
inauthenticity and authenticity. How do we know we are being inauthentic
or authentic? What forces affect who we are in terms of our choices
about our authenticity?
An image of
Sila at a critical time in her life in relationship to a person,
place or thing (in a minute or less).
Create:
A short dialogue
between Sila and this person, place or thing. If you chose a place
or a thing, animate your choice so that it has a voice (in a minute
or less).
Share:
Dialogues.
Reflect:
On issues raised
and mechanisms used to cope with the situation.
Sculpt:
An image of
a character faced with a dilemma that challenges the core of who
this person is (in a minute or less).
Write:
Brief answers
to the following questions (in a minute or less):
Who is she/he?
What is the dilemma?
What are the person’s choices?
What are the consequences of a decision?
What choice does the person make?
What effect does the choice have on an important aspect (choose
one) of the person’s life?
How does this make the person feel?
Create:
And title the
story based on your answers. If other possibilities come to mind
as you write, feel free to explore these ideas. Give your story
a title.
Share:
Stories.
Reflect:
On stories
and choices, on “The Coming of Fog,” session, and ideas
about authenticity.
