Very interesting concept! Love it. Very much looking forward to reading how you tie these things together. I wonder if there is an intersection here w/ Maslow's self-actualization, which he considers rooted in some sense of the numinous or awe combined with purpose, as it pertains to being a citizen of these States (this country). Sounds like great conversation over a pot of tea or a bottle of wine... :) btw, you have the date wrong on the insurrection - you meant 2021 not 2001
Thank you, Jan. Oh, I appreciate you catching my time-slip! Self-actualization does seem like a close cousin of enchantment. Would you say that Maslow is as linear as I remember? If enchantments are ephemeral and we need them again and again, is there an analog from Maslow?
As to your question on your About page: Can literature and the humanities offer any insights into how to steer toward enchantment and away from divisiveness? Yes! I believe the study of the humanities always holds the answers. The challenge these days is enrolling (emotionally if not academically) more people into appreciation and study of the humanities...
This is a great concept for a Substack and I look forward to learning much from you.
What a creative alternative to the more common Read Me First pages. Drew me right in and merited a restack. Looking forward to your approach to history.
"Some of them have given me to understand that enchanted states are not only individual sensations; they create social relationships that democracies need." I'm looking forward to more on this. It make me think of that instant reaction we have to rainbows or distant lightning storms, where we feel compelled to invite others into the experience of enchantment they might hold for us. It is a fleeting moment of union and connectedness.
The woman in the garden window definitely belongs!
I particularly enjoyed the very considered perspective and insight into the concept of enchantment. And I do like the scholarly additions (though they do often remind me of all that I have not yet read!).
Thank you for the mudroom btw., it helped a lot in understanding the different elements of your stack.
I missed this when we first connected on here. Just saw this when I went to send the link to Beth. This is so helpful to read the initial inspiration and thought behind your Substack. Great work Tara.
Thank you, Kim! It was buried in my archive when you and I started reading each other. I like it better pinned at the top. :-) Also thanks for sharing the link today.
Very interesting concept! Love it. Very much looking forward to reading how you tie these things together. I wonder if there is an intersection here w/ Maslow's self-actualization, which he considers rooted in some sense of the numinous or awe combined with purpose, as it pertains to being a citizen of these States (this country). Sounds like great conversation over a pot of tea or a bottle of wine... :) btw, you have the date wrong on the insurrection - you meant 2021 not 2001
Welcome to Substack!
Thank you, Jan. Oh, I appreciate you catching my time-slip! Self-actualization does seem like a close cousin of enchantment. Would you say that Maslow is as linear as I remember? If enchantments are ephemeral and we need them again and again, is there an analog from Maslow?
As to your question on your About page: Can literature and the humanities offer any insights into how to steer toward enchantment and away from divisiveness? Yes! I believe the study of the humanities always holds the answers. The challenge these days is enrolling (emotionally if not academically) more people into appreciation and study of the humanities...
This is a great concept for a Substack and I look forward to learning much from you.
I agree! Hooray Substack for helping us find like minds and encourage each other, even if the teapot is virtual.
What a creative alternative to the more common Read Me First pages. Drew me right in and merited a restack. Looking forward to your approach to history.
Thank you!
"Some of them have given me to understand that enchanted states are not only individual sensations; they create social relationships that democracies need." I'm looking forward to more on this. It make me think of that instant reaction we have to rainbows or distant lightning storms, where we feel compelled to invite others into the experience of enchantment they might hold for us. It is a fleeting moment of union and connectedness.
The woman in the garden window definitely belongs!
I particularly enjoyed the very considered perspective and insight into the concept of enchantment. And I do like the scholarly additions (though they do often remind me of all that I have not yet read!).
Thank you for the mudroom btw., it helped a lot in understanding the different elements of your stack.
I missed this when we first connected on here. Just saw this when I went to send the link to Beth. This is so helpful to read the initial inspiration and thought behind your Substack. Great work Tara.
Thank you, Kim! It was buried in my archive when you and I started reading each other. I like it better pinned at the top. :-) Also thanks for sharing the link today.