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Written by admin on 2005-09-29 16:28:06
(originally posted by Lauren) I found this passage both a way into finding form for inspiration, and inspiring in itself:
"In the process of a heuristic research, I may challenge, confront, or even doubt my understanding of a human concenr of issue; but when I persist in a disciplined and devoted way I ultimately deepen my knowledge of the phenomenon. In the heuristic process, I am personally involved. I am searching for qualities, conditions, and relationships that underlie a fundamental question, issue, or concern.
In heuristic investigations, I may be entranced by visions, images and dreams that connect me to my quest. I may come into touch with new regions of myself, and discover revealing connections with others. Through the guides of heuristic design, I am able to see and understand in a new way."
If I am investigating the meaning of delight, then delight hovers nearby and follows me around. It takes me fully into its confidence and I take it into mine. Delight becomes a lingering presence; for awhile, there is only delight. It opens me to the world in a joyous way and takes me into a richness, playfulness and childlikeness that move freely and effortlessly. I am ready to see, feel, touch, or hear whatever opens me to a fuller knowledge and understanding of the experience of delight."
--Clark Moustakas, from "Heuristic Research: Design, Methodology and Applications" (Sage Publications, London, 1990) |
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