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Christine Kerr's avatar

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Beautifully written. Lots of good fodder!

The ensuing outcomes that result from the ancient constructs for survival evolve into guidance through folklore, deeply illustrating memorable meanings and significance that modulate across different cultural interpretations throughout the generations; similar but different, ultimately becoming mystical superstitions when the lore is no longer needed as an instructional tool. Superstitions keep lore alive and moving forward by allowing one to attach endless possible outcomes as far and fast as the imagination can create them, exploring potentially endless new depths of experience.

I could have kicked myself for not asking my mother about her lore and the related outcomes before she died but I have since realized it's a way of understanding that outcomes don't matter. It's the body of wisdom of our lore that matters, even if it's realized for the creation of reality, fantasy, spiritual understanding, or simply appreciation.

I prefer daydreams.

Thank you for sharing. *

*Yes, I cleaned up the first convoluted version of this reply. I have been focused on the functions of folklore and superstition lately. Surprisingly, This Collage Poem struck a chord with me and gave me some creative information that helped me understand Folklore and Superstition from a perspective I hadn't considered previously. I need to find where to record notes while developing ideas for writing. I know it's here. I am REALLY out of practice!

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Angela Holland's avatar

This is stunningly beautiful! I feel I am there and it stirs in me a desire to find such a magical place. 🙏

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