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2002
At this point Mom asks, “Annie, why are you asking so many questions about events that took place so long ago?”
2002
At this point Mom asks, “Annie, why are you asking so many questions about events that took place so long ago?”
“Well, Mom, I’ve been writing about experiences that played a vital part in shaping my character traits. Then, I'm going to describe scenes from Will's youth, which had most likely influenced the development of his traits, as well."
"Does Will know you plan to write about him?"
"Yes. In fact, I asked for his permission, and he said, okay, as long as he has the right of first refusal if what I write makes him uncomfortable. Will knows I’m writing about mixed messages and frightening experiences that prevent us from seeing which of our perceptions are misperceptions in need of clarification. He knows I’m writing about insecurities that cause negative attitudes and self-defeating patterns, which propel us toward making ineffective decisions that impede us from meeting our needs or achieving heartfelt goals . Will understands my need to describe societal pressures that influence boys and girls to develop into adults, who have no clue as to how often we follow prescribed patterns of behavior instead of employing common sense. You know, Mom, it's not just cults that brainwash people's minds. In fact, if you stop to think about it, brainwashing is responsible for much of what each of us is taught to feel, think, believe ... and despise. Seriously, much of what we absorb during childhood creates negatively focused, darkly prejudicial viewpoints that fester without intentional or legitimate provocation,”
"Does Will know you plan to write about him?"
"Yes. In fact, I asked for his permission, and he said, okay, as long as he has the right of first refusal if what I write makes him uncomfortable. Will knows I’m writing about mixed messages and frightening experiences that prevent us from seeing which of our perceptions are misperceptions in need of clarification. He knows I’m writing about insecurities that cause negative attitudes and self-defeating patterns, which propel us toward making ineffective decisions that impede us from meeting our needs or achieving heartfelt goals . Will understands my need to describe societal pressures that influence boys and girls to develop into adults, who have no clue as to how often we follow prescribed patterns of behavior instead of employing common sense. You know, Mom, it's not just cults that brainwash people's minds. In fact, if you stop to think about it, brainwashing is responsible for much of what each of us is taught to feel, think, believe ... and despise. Seriously, much of what we absorb during childhood creates negatively focused, darkly prejudicial viewpoints that fester without intentional or legitimate provocation,”
“Annie, what makes you so curious about all of this, now?"
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