The only
way
to
know
true
reality
is
by
going
within.
-Nana Veary,
Change We Must
Readings
from Change We Must
- "The Metaphysical World" (p. 61-70)
Activities
Individual
Write an entry in your diary about your progress on your challenge virtue. (5-10 minutes)
Group
- Read "The Metaphysical World" in your reading groups.
- Review "Content of Our Character: Ten Essential Virtues" and decide which one of the virtues Nana Veary demonstrated in the chapter. Explain in 1-2 well-developed paragraphs; use supporting evidence.
- Discuss Nana Veary's exploration into the spirit world. What are your opinions about this? Discuss.
- What does Nana Veary ultimately conclude about the religion she grew up with and the religions and teachings she explores? Explain in one paragraph.
- Print and turn in your group work at the end of the period.
Homework
- Continue to cultivate your challenge virtue
- Continue collecting/taking photos
- Read "God Loves you, I Love You" (p. 73-78)
- JOURNAL #7: In "God Loves You, I Love You," Nana Veary gives advice about dealing with difficult relationships. What is the advice she gives? Use this as a springboard to discuss a difficult relationship you have had (or currently have). Discuss how taking her advice might have changed (or will change) things between you and this other person. Requirements:
- Incorporate Nana Veary's advice into your journal to set context.
- WP in MLA Format (See Template)
- 300 word minimum
- One APP; One PART; One ABS; One PREP --5+/H&L