DAY ONE: AFTERNOON (IV) – Joe
MAGNES JACK: Ok. I think we just have time for one more before we wrap-up for the day.
Joe: It’s been a great day Magnes, thank you. I wonder if you could sum up what would be the essence of your approach? It seems to me that there are lots of elements and sometimes it seems very simple, and then at other times, I’ve thought, “Wait a minute! There’s more to this than meets the eye.”
MAGNES JACK: Thanks Joe. Well, it’s been said already but the very simplicity of an approach is what makes it seemingly invisible to our radar. We have learned to think that simple is not enough, that complexity is where the intelligence is.
This is one of the basic flaws in that needs addressing. To savour the simplicity.
Joe, I’m all for enjoying life, and yet I know that life is challenging, by it’s very dynamic nature. So, my approach is to enjoy the challenge of life; by seeing that my particular version of events in – by definition – self-limiting, and so to take that with a pinch of salt, and a smile, and to explore new possibilities and new experiences.
But I also know, that human nature is such that we are often brought back to our default view, as if, by gravitational force; and so we require a formal structure to remind ourselves to consider where we are at, and where we might go next.
You see, we need the stimulation of new experience. This can come externally, by doing new things etc, but essentially, it is driven intentionally, by our desire to try new things, to challenge our own views, our approach to relationships, our view of ourselves, the extent of the vista of possibilities that lies ahead of us.
For example, when I said that you are all remarkable people, how many accepted that as a possibility, and how many brushed it off?
It’s interesting to explore.
When we are brushing our magic under the carpet, is it any wonder we want to watch TV all day. [Laughing]
Joe, does that answer your question?
Joe: Yes, Magnes. Thanks. And have a great evening!
MAGNES JACK: Well, I shall endeavour to do just that.
May I thank you all for your participation today. Also, those of you who have chosen to do specific projects this evening, have fun with them, and we look forward to hearing from you at some time tomorrow. No pressure there. [Laughing]
And remember that tomorrow, we want to look at your dreams and what you want to bring into the world. So please bring them with you tomorrow, and any questions you may have around that.
Have a lovely evening, and we’ll see you again tomorrow morning, bright-eyed and bushy tailed.
Thank you.
Audience: [General applause]
