Re-imagining a Worldview

I've been on a fascinating journey in recent months and I have Daniel Quinn to thank.

Back in May, I decided to re-read Quinn's books (the ones I own) and see if there was anything that I had missed the first time nearly 5 years ago.

I've re-read Ishmael, Story of B, Beyond Civilization and Tales of Adam. When I first read these books. I was looking through the lens of a much more Christian worldview than I have now. So his writings, interesting and provoking as they were, only served as way of expanding different thoughts/ideas/beliefs into my Christian worldview.

Now it is completely different! It's revolutionary! It's re-awakening! It's transforming my ever evolving worldview, especially in light of my passion and interest in wilderness living/outdoor education, tracking and not to mention curiosity about animism.

How ironic that when I first read his writings, I was merely (as I mentioned before) adding to my Christian worldview. Now the oppose is happening. I'm adding Christian ideas/thoughts/beliefs into a more Quinn-like worldview! A truly amazing integration! Especially with The Story of B... in so many ways I believe that the protagonist, Father Jared Osborne, and I are undertaking the same journey!

This has really added to my understanding of the world and my place in it. Just goes to show that it never hurts to pick up a book and re-read it as it might have something new to teach you that you missed out on before.