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Spirit Eye of Perception

SPIRIT EYE OF PERCEPTION Zuzu’s petals were reality-checks for George Bailey, his third eye. If they were in his pocket, his life was real; If not, it was a dream. They were proof of reality. You tweak yourself to confirm it’s no dream; Alarm clock breaks your reverie with its squeak; Cold water on your face will intrude into sleep; Face-slap for the hysterical, to return to the subdued - All confirm your perception of the real world awake. Proof’s not always painful, just says who you truly are. Childhood-recalled foghorn reminds you who in life was important. We like living in a misty mystery fantasy world and need to warn ourselves. Everyone has his check-mechanism and reality test. Everyone carries his Zuzu petal. ……………………………………………………… NOTE: George Bailey ( Jimmy Stewart ) was the main character in the movie IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Zuzu was his daughter.

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Date: 2/2/2011 2:10:00 PM
Syd, I've seen this movie so many times but had forgotten about Zuzu's petals. Very cool the way you worked George Bailey's fear of losing touch with reality into the Spirit Eye theme. Wishing you success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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