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A Metaphor can Save Your Life ............

Two people  Becky and I have the priviledge to count as friends are Martin and Janet Sheen. They have been married for close to thirty years, and one of the things that I respect most about them is their  absolute support for  each other, for their family, and for anyone in need. As much as the public knows Martin is a committed giver, they have no idea how much he and Janet do together for others on a daily basis. These two people are the epitome of integrity. Their metaphor for humanity  is that of "one giant family" and as a result they feel the deepest caring and compassion even for complete strangers. I remember when Martin shared with me the moving story of how  his life changed years ago while he was making Apocalypse Now. Before that time, he had seen life as something to fear. Now he sees it as an intriguing challenge. Why? His new metaphor is that Life is a Mystery.  He loves the mystery of being a human being, the wonder and sense ...