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Created: December 12, 2002
Latest Update: December 12, 2002
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Identity after Essentialism

Site Copyright: Jeanne Curran and Susan R. Takata and Individual Authors, December 2002.
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On Thursday, December 12, 2002, Marlene Whittaker wrote: Subject: Who am I? Have I Changed?

Wow, this is great stuff as well as your painting. My true belief,Jeanne, is that as long as we grow and experience new things day to day, we continue to change. That's why my dear old dad said to me once, "never say never." I think we like to feel as if we have solid ground on what we base our decisions in life, but as life is taking on technology to the degree it is, and in a way we are pushed to go with it, it imposes its own value of change. Sort of a reflection of that butterfly picture you put up, as we see or feel one emotion or sensation, another one creeps in. I too find myself questioning so many thoughts, values, emotions I once thought I was so sure of. Maybe it is with age and hindsight, that we are now recognizing it more. Being true to one's inner spirit is the best way I have found to deal with this. Good luck on your adventure, we are all on it, too. Some of us just feel it, or see it a little clearer than others. Peace and love to you, and your family and loved ones. Keep Painting! Marlene