During my writing hiatus (Day 62-77) when visiting Santa Cruz California, I did not anticipate that I would end up at the Big foot Discovery Museum. It was my friend’s excitement about this creature that prompted
my tired noodle body from a position of rest to “explore what is out there” as recommended
by Little Gold Books.
The Bigfoot Discovery Museum is located in
the San Lorenzo Valley of Santa Cruz which is a wooded area. It is only two rooms but you can see the famous creature citing footage and some plaster foot prints.
The best part of the Museum was talking to Mike, who had white hair and a white beard and
who looked more like Santa than the curator. He was passionate about this Sasquatch
and if there is an expert on this creature he would certainly fit into that category.
He articulated his encounter story which occurred when he was four (4) years
old. He also proudly brought out a “Bigfoot tooth” found in the area.
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| citing map |
Mike made an interesting point when he said that,“
Bigfoot brings out the worst and best in people by starting a debate.” (I think
he was referring to me who does not really believe and my friend who would jump at the chance
to go on the next Bigfoot search team if invited.)
Like Santa, I believed in the existence of Sasquatch
as a child. As we get older it’s seems harder to believe in something that we can’t see. I hope there is a Sasquatch out there. I also have to admire. Mike and those who believe it exists, because they certainly are exhibiting the behavior of being self –actualized
by being prepared to be unpopular with a
view that does not coincide with most.
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| Morning hike in Santa Cruz |
So when I hiked near the woods I kept alert in hopes
that I might be able to add a pin to the museum Bigfoot citing map. Look over there I think I see a Bigfoot!
Spiritual
Reflection
Jesus told Thomas
.. " You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who haven't seen me and believe anyway." (John 20:29)
Other Sources
Maslow’s Theory http://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
Big Foot Museum http://bigfootdiscoveryproject.com/