03-15-2011, 12:00 AM
Gonzo wrote:The reason I believe the teaching technique may be called stalking is that the teacher is essentially in the role of the hunter. His attentions are focused on the "prey" (aka student) and what is observed are the mannerisms and habits of the "prey", not for the sake of ridicule or proving the "prey" wrong, but for the sake of suggesting the "prey" examine his beliefs and usually unconscious reflex behaviors for the sake of discovering an alternate way. Don Juan continually suggested to CC there were, as was said in Shakespeare, more things in heaven and earth than resided in his philosophy. As I said elsewhere, in my opinion, just about every teaching instance in the books reflects this technique, however, more examples could be provided if you want.
Gonzo, here is a good quote on that.
"Some sorcerers object to the term stalking," he went on, "but the name came about because it entails surreptitious behavior.
"It's
also called the art of stealth, but that term is equally unfortunate.
We ourselves, because of our nonmilitant temperament, call it the art of
controlled folly. You can call it anything you wish. We, however, will
continue with the term stalking since it's so easy to say stalker and,
as my benefactor used to say, so awkward to say controlled folly maker." -DJ
So surreptitious (secretive) behavior, just like hunting yes.
Gonzo, here is a good quote on that.
"Some sorcerers object to the term stalking," he went on, "but the name came about because it entails surreptitious behavior.
"It's
also called the art of stealth, but that term is equally unfortunate.
We ourselves, because of our nonmilitant temperament, call it the art of
controlled folly. You can call it anything you wish. We, however, will
continue with the term stalking since it's so easy to say stalker and,
as my benefactor used to say, so awkward to say controlled folly maker." -DJ
So surreptitious (secretive) behavior, just like hunting yes.