Monday, October 26, 2009
Sigmund Freud once said, "the child is the father of the man," that is, who we are today is a result of our experiences and who we were yesterday. A Time Capsule aims to remind us to not forget what shaped us and to thank those involved in that process.
High School Sweethearts by Erin Wilkin follows the love lives of her parents when they were younger. Wilkin opens her essay stating how her parents didn't really remember how they met and started dating "it just sort of happened." Rather than settle with that typical answer, Wilkin asked for them to think it over and for each of them to send their side of the story. After they reflected on it, each parent sent the e-mail. Herein lies the ultimate goal of this gallery: reflect upon times past. By reflecting upon our former memories we can discover who we truly are. This gallery is full of former events, cementing peoples lives in history.
Suppressed Reality by Eric Britz shows us what happens when we do not allow our history to surface. Britz's poem personifies the inner child we all posses. Most people today block out their inner child, they trap it inside and never let it see the light of day. As Britz portrays this only ends in constant struggle. The inner child is fighting to get out, while the grown adult is fighting to keep him in. As Britz points out, "Darkness closing, choking, Rendering me motionless," suppressing this reality will only end in suffering.
Many of the writings in A Time Capsule also recommend thanking those who shaped your life. In Kayleigh Nelson's Becoming an Elementary Teacher she reflects on the people that inspired her to teach. Throughout the essay she gives thanks to every person who helped her, pointing out that if it wasn't for them, she would not want to be a teacher.
Adrian College: A Time Capsule on our 150th
High School Sweethearts by Erin Wilkin follows the love lives of her parents when they were younger. Wilkin opens her essay stating how her parents didn't really remember how they met and started dating "it just sort of happened." Rather than settle with that typical answer, Wilkin asked for them to think it over and for each of them to send their side of the story. After they reflected on it, each parent sent the e-mail. Herein lies the ultimate goal of this gallery: reflect upon times past. By reflecting upon our former memories we can discover who we truly are. This gallery is full of former events, cementing peoples lives in history.
Suppressed Reality by Eric Britz shows us what happens when we do not allow our history to surface. Britz's poem personifies the inner child we all posses. Most people today block out their inner child, they trap it inside and never let it see the light of day. As Britz portrays this only ends in constant struggle. The inner child is fighting to get out, while the grown adult is fighting to keep him in. As Britz points out, "Darkness closing, choking, Rendering me motionless," suppressing this reality will only end in suffering.
Many of the writings in A Time Capsule also recommend thanking those who shaped your life. In Kayleigh Nelson's Becoming an Elementary Teacher she reflects on the people that inspired her to teach. Throughout the essay she gives thanks to every person who helped her, pointing out that if it wasn't for them, she would not want to be a teacher.
Adrian College: A Time Capsule on our 150th
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