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Date: | Sun, 25 Feb 2001 06:46:37 +0800 |
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On Sat, Feb 24, 2001 at 08:19:42AM -0500, ISM wrote:
I quibble with Rayna's closing observation regarding the value of our
hearts, minds, and spirits compared with how our bodies work. As I
interpret the statement I see the stereotype reinforced. This may be
because I experience my body as important to my being in the world as
any other facet of my humanity. I may get pain, but do I ever get
pleasure! <VBBG>
Quibble away, Steve! I have had a bad habit of living totally
in my mind, to the detriment of my body. Things have improved
over the last few years, but I obviously slip back occasionally!
You are right, my last statement could be seen to reinforce
stereotypes, this wasn't intentional. I have learned that there
are things in life that you do not have to have full co-ordination
or mobility for, thank God!! ;-)
Rayna
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