THE LAKE OF MEANING C1R4

THE LAKE OF MEANING

featuring WHY IN THE WORLD ARE WE HERE?

C1R4 THE LAKE OF MEANING 

The Lake of Meaning is the more the serene seductress, appearing to host absolutely everyone regardless of whether she agrees with them of not. She would just as easily listen to music as words, as soup fills her ears and she magically hymns to herself. You know that feeling of lying in the water, eyes almost closed, eyelids flickering in sunshine? That’s how she always feels. The creatures made the lake straight after the Funhouse, as a place to get their water. The nine islands emerged one by one, with each full moon, until there were nine. No one knew why. Shakalacka Phire keeps the questions of the Lake under a pile of carefully structured shell-sculptures upon each shore of each island. 

 THE LAKE OF MEANING: SHAKALACKA PHIRE: Shakalacka Phire was obviously everyones first pick to be the guide for the lake. From ruling the island of Power, to unanimously deciding upon the exact moment of the mass creatures exodus, and deciding on exactly how/what technique to use as they leapt from their pages, as he too leapt from his book, WHY IN THE WORLD ARE WE HERE? Shakalacka was determined to still wield some power into and beyond the unknown, and executes his job with tremendous professionalism. The lines for his ride are never too long and no one has fallen out of their boat yet. Although incredibly overbearing, he believes what he is doing is right and good for everyone, and that fact alone, softens his edges.

QUESTIONS FROM THE LAKE OF MEANING

1. What does it mean for something to have a “meaning”?
2. Can something be meaningful to one person and not to another? Why?
3. Is there a purpose or meaning to life, or do we create our own purpose?
4. What makes a story, book, or movie meaningful to you?
5. Can everyday activities, like playing, have deeper meaning?
6. How do we find meaning in difficult or challenging experiences?
7. Do we find meaning in the past, present, or future, or all three?
8. Can objects, like a special toy, have meaning, and why?
9. Is there a connection between finding meaning in life and being happy?
10. What makes some words, like “love” or “friendship,” so meaningful?
11. How do different cultures and traditions give meaning to life?
12. Is there a difference between finding meaning in something and finding enjoyment in it?
13. Can you find meaning in nature, like a beautiful sunset or a starry sky?
14. Are there moments in life when you feel a strong sense of purpose or meaning?
15. What happens when we feel that something we value loses its meaning?
16. Can we find meaning in helping others or making the world a better place?
17. How do we decide what is meaningful and what is not?
18. Do you think you will find more meaning in life as you grow older?
19. Can people find meaning through art, music, or creativity?
20. Can you imagine a world without meaning? What would it be like?