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Islands of the Emotional and Moral Imagination
A Journey to Your True Self
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Islands of the Emotional and Moral Imagination is for all those who are on a search for inspiration in their life. If one is dwelling in fear, they may choose not to take this new path. When confronted with the unknown, fear can discourage a chance to seek and find courage, truth, and faith, hidden within.
Let us take you on a journey to the islands. Step into our currach weaving through the waves. You will find comfort when one of the islands becomes visible through the mist. You will be introduced to our friends as we step off on the islands to explore a wonder of mystery awaiting our curious hearts and minds. We will be delighted with new aesthetic experiences, growing closer in wisdom of the divine imagination.
Let us weave the threads from lifeâs memories into a tapestry of ideas and possibilities. Breathe in and out each memory that surfaces from the deep shadowed regions of your mind, heart, and soul. Feel the toss of your lifeâs waves, as unexplained storms are remembered, always knowing that an island of hope will appear on your soulâs horizon.
Let us take you on a journey to the islands. Step into our currach weaving through the waves. You will find comfort when one of the islands becomes visible through the mist. You will be introduced to our friends as we step off on the islands to explore a wonder of mystery awaiting our curious hearts and minds. We will be delighted with new aesthetic experiences, growing closer in wisdom of the divine imagination.
Let us weave the threads from lifeâs memories into a tapestry of ideas and possibilities. Breathe in and out each memory that surfaces from the deep shadowed regions of your mind, heart, and soul. Feel the toss of your lifeâs waves, as unexplained storms are remembered, always knowing that an island of hope will appear on your soulâs horizon.
Barbara A. Clark, Ed.D. (2004), University of Hartford, is Professor of Education at CCSU. She has published articles and book chapters on aesthetics and moral imagination including Echoes from a Childâs Soul: Awakening the Moral Imagination of Children (Brill, 2020).
James Joss French, Ph.D. (2005), University of Connecticut, is Associate Professor of Education at CCSU. He has published articles and book chapters on aesthetic ecojustice confronting 21st century problems including the co-authored book Hearts & Minds Without Fear (IAP, 2014).
James Joss French, Ph.D. (2005), University of Connecticut, is Associate Professor of Education at CCSU. He has published articles and book chapters on aesthetic ecojustice confronting 21st century problems including the co-authored book Hearts & Minds Without Fear (IAP, 2014).
Preface
Prologue: The Razorâs Edge: Casting Off into the Unknown
List of Figures
1 The Miracle of the Childrenâs Hallelujah Project: Shaping Hope
â1 Seeing the Beauty within Childrenâs Hearts and Minds
â2 The Miracle of the Childrenâs Hallelujah Project
â3 Memories That Shaped Childrenâs Hallelujah
2 Shipwrecked on the Island of Inis OiÌrr: A Journey of Faith Sailing into the Unknown
â1 Setting Sail to Inis OÃrr
â2 Landing on Inis OÃrr: The Fishermanâs Memorial
â3 Casting Off: Letting Go
3 Inis MeaÌin Slack Tide: Meeting with Adversity
â1 The Soul of the Island Stone
4 Shared Journeys and Finding Friendships on Inis Mór: Dance of the Heart in this World
â1 The Dance of Hope
â2 Evolution of Friendships on Inis Mór
â3 Learning from the Ancients
â4 Women of Aran
â5 Journey to the Edge: Dún Dúchathair, the Black Fort
5 A Pilgrimage and Prayers for the Children of Aran and the World: Reaching the Summit of Croagh Patrick
â1 Finding Heaven: The Embrace of God
6 The Epic Battle of Honey & Rat: An Aran Island Fable
â1 Presenting the Eight Acts of the Aran Island Fable
7 The False Self & Addiction: Time, Time, Time, What Has Become of Me?
â1 Lament to Peers: Stop Bullying Me
â2 Learning to Love Oneâs Heart and Oneâs Life: What Is at the Heart of a Human
â3 I Was Blind and Now I See
â4 Invoking Hope
8 Chameleons, Dirt Bikes, Parakeets, Puppets and Honey TV: Lucas and David, the Next Generation
â1 Humane Creativity
â2 Honey TV and the Puppeteers
â3 Childrenâs Literature and the Moral Imagination of Children
â4 Puppets, Prejudice, and the Pandemic: How Aesthetic Education Heals Emotional Trauma
â5 More than Ever Children Need Puppets
â6 Author, Artist, Mentor, and Teacher
â7 Dear Mother Goose
Epilogue: One Child One Mile: A Pilgrimage of Prayer for Children
â1 An Unexpected Guest Enters the Academic Milieu
â2 One Child One Mile Prayer Journey: Ireland, 2024
References
Index
Prologue: The Razorâs Edge: Casting Off into the Unknown
List of Figures
1 The Miracle of the Childrenâs Hallelujah Project: Shaping Hope
â1 Seeing the Beauty within Childrenâs Hearts and Minds
â2 The Miracle of the Childrenâs Hallelujah Project
â3 Memories That Shaped Childrenâs Hallelujah
2 Shipwrecked on the Island of Inis OiÌrr: A Journey of Faith Sailing into the Unknown
â1 Setting Sail to Inis OÃrr
â2 Landing on Inis OÃrr: The Fishermanâs Memorial
â3 Casting Off: Letting Go
3 Inis MeaÌin Slack Tide: Meeting with Adversity
â1 The Soul of the Island Stone
4 Shared Journeys and Finding Friendships on Inis Mór: Dance of the Heart in this World
â1 The Dance of Hope
â2 Evolution of Friendships on Inis Mór
â3 Learning from the Ancients
â4 Women of Aran
â5 Journey to the Edge: Dún Dúchathair, the Black Fort
5 A Pilgrimage and Prayers for the Children of Aran and the World: Reaching the Summit of Croagh Patrick
â1 Finding Heaven: The Embrace of God
6 The Epic Battle of Honey & Rat: An Aran Island Fable
â1 Presenting the Eight Acts of the Aran Island Fable
7 The False Self & Addiction: Time, Time, Time, What Has Become of Me?
â1 Lament to Peers: Stop Bullying Me
â2 Learning to Love Oneâs Heart and Oneâs Life: What Is at the Heart of a Human
â3 I Was Blind and Now I See
â4 Invoking Hope
8 Chameleons, Dirt Bikes, Parakeets, Puppets and Honey TV: Lucas and David, the Next Generation
â1 Humane Creativity
â2 Honey TV and the Puppeteers
â3 Childrenâs Literature and the Moral Imagination of Children
â4 Puppets, Prejudice, and the Pandemic: How Aesthetic Education Heals Emotional Trauma
â5 More than Ever Children Need Puppets
â6 Author, Artist, Mentor, and Teacher
â7 Dear Mother Goose
Epilogue: One Child One Mile: A Pilgrimage of Prayer for Children
â1 An Unexpected Guest Enters the Academic Milieu
â2 One Child One Mile Prayer Journey: Ireland, 2024
References
Index
For all searching for truth and inspiration. When least expected, a pathway of possibility appears. Islands of courage, truth, and faith, hidden within are aesthetically revealed, leading to enlightenment.