Tag: fear
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The Monkey’s Fist
Growing up in southern Africa, I often heard stories from the bush that carried lessons far beyond the animals they described. One of the most memorable involved monkeys and a simple trap. The trap itself was surprisingly uncomplicated. A hollowed gourd would be secured to a tree and baited with fruit, nuts, or some other…
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The Memory of Indlovu
Indlovu is the Zulu word for elephant, a creature that throughout much of southern Africa symbolizes strength, memory, wisdom, and endurance. It feels like an appropriate place to begin this reflection because I grew up in Africa, where many of the stories and observations that shaped the way I understand life came not from classrooms,…
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Lessons from Project Hail Mary for Educators
Project Hail Mary Spoiler Alert. I give Project Hail Mary – 👎👎👎👎. If you don’t get this reference, you are not ready to read this article. Today I watched one of the most powerful movies I have seen in a long time, and I cannot stop thinking about it. Project Hail Mary. One thing I…
Brandon D. Hill, PhD 