Carnival of Boyce

This is the story of a man and his life which no one would believe, but it's true. Yes, I'm looking for Atlantis, and have written a movie, but I've run companies, and launched brands, and met many famous people and rich people along the way. I've lived on the street... getting by on fingernails and spit, though I've also enjoyed what some call the High Life. I've been beaten up by cops and by skinheads. The fun never ends. Here is my story.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Babemba - ancient traditions

"In the Babemba tribe of South Africa, when a person acts irresponsibly or unjustly, he is placed in the center of the village, alone and unfettered. All work ceases, and everyone in the village gathers in a large circle around the accused. Then each person in the tribe speaks to the accused, one at a time, recalling the good things the person has done in his life. Every experience that can be recalled with detail and accuracy is recounted. All his positive attributes, good deeds, strengths, and kindnesses are recited carefully. This ceremony often lasts for several days. At the end, a joyous celebration takes place, and the person is symbolically and literally welcomed back into the tribe."

-Jack Kornfield, *The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace*

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