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"A myth, according to the Roman historian Suetonius, is something that never happened, but always is. A myth is a truthful lie. Myths deal nor with the facts of the world, but with our experience of those facts, tapping into strata of our psyche of which we are at best only partially conscious. Myths do not exist to be questioned: myths state what appears to those who reject the account, as risible.
The verification of a myth, on the other hand, is to be sought not in the world beyond, but within itself, in its power to persuade. Myths exist in order to persuade us of those things which we most want to know, giving meaning to what could not otherwise be explained. Myths can fill a gap and fulfil a need. Where a torch is lacking, we light the surrounding darkness with candles."
The verification of a myth, on the other hand, is to be sought not in the world beyond, but within itself, in its power to persuade. Myths exist in order to persuade us of those things which we most want to know, giving meaning to what could not otherwise be explained. Myths can fill a gap and fulfil a need. Where a torch is lacking, we light the surrounding darkness with candles."
Robert Mullen, Call of the Camino.
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I live in Baltimore, but I'm from Brazil. Watermelon is my favorite fruit, but I can’t settle on any other “just one favorite” choices. I love volleyball, but I haven’t played in a while. I love books, but I don’t really read all the time. I avoid watching movies that I know will make me cry, but I end up crying watching the ones I didn’t think I would anyways. I love cooking, but the results of my cooking are always a surprise. I absolutely need a pillow between my legs to fall asleep at night, but for naps I’m fine without it. I think going to the movies alone is empowering, but sometimes it's just plain sad. I like to think I’m not addicted to coffee, but if I don’t have any at least once a day I have withdrawal symptoms. I love dresses, but I don’t own a single one. I’m trying to figure things out, these are the ones I was able to do it so far. I’m still working on all the other ones. If you want to talk to me: grazielebb at yahoo dot com, feel free!
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