jimdollar: Sunflower 2015 04 – Sunflower Field, Draper Wildlife Management Area, York County, South Carolina, July 4, 2015 We need objective, expert witnesses, not only in the justice system (Why is it “criminal justice system” and not just “justice system”? Criminals aren’t the only ones in need of just and fair treatment), but throughout our life. We need someone to witness what is happening in our life, to share our experience, to confirm or correct what we perceive to be happening. We are thoroughly capable of responding appropriately to the situation IF we interpret what is occurring there correctly. We need an expert, objective witness with whom we might consult in determining the correctness of our understanding of what is happening. In the absence of such a helpful aid in time of trouble, we are on our own in the work to assess and evaluate what is going on and what needs to be done about it in each situation as it arises. It takes me a while to see things as they are. I don’t walk around being savvy, tuned-in and with it. I get blindsided and react defensively, aggressively, personally, and rarely recover from one event before the next one is unfolding before me. We need more time between situations. Time to recover, reflect, reconsider and regain our perspective–which is the emotional/physical distance required to see what the deal is from all sides, and determine what response would be most fitting to the occasion. We can’t do that “like that.” And, that’s the “whole problem,” as I see it. We are asked, no, required, to size things up and respond appropriately in no time at all. That’s ridiculous. Ain’t no way. It takes time to know what is going on and what to do about it. You tell them I said so. – Gatlinburg Garden Castle Rainbow Tower Library Imagination Station Temple Water Spirit Guardian Labyrinth Treasury Magic Healing