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Exercise #486

Exercise #486: Self Knowledge
Posted 9/21/12

Let’s visit a previous self-knowledge Exercise and give it a new twist. It’s likely you have a favorite food.

Today, show us why your chosen food is your favorite.

If you shrug your shoulders and just say "because," try this:
     * Set a timer for five minutes.
     * Use this line: I like <blank> because . . .
     * Replace <blank> with your favorite food.
     * Freewrite during the five minutes. Don't worry about what you write, punctuation, or any other self-editing tendencies. Just let the words flow.
     * When the timer goes off, read over what you've written, and then see if you can now write to this exercise.

You may, if you wish, show a character tackling this exercise instead.

Critiquers, you might choose to answer these questions for critiquing the piece:
     * Did you catch any spelling errors or other standard proofreading items? If so, note them for the author.
     * Does this SUB make you consider changing your favorite food? Why or why not?

Word limit: 1200
Please use the subject line:
             SUB: Exercise #486/yourname

Why this is a self-knowledge exercise: Most of us have never considered why we like one food over another; we just do. This exercise might help you discover something about the food you hadn't consciously realized before.

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