Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)
One rhetorical question (to myself) to get us started:
- Do you still enjoy writing blogposts
- Why do you think that’s true
The more well-parsed and rational answer requires a recap of a conversation with Phyllis that took place yesterday. We were discussing a situation involving rogers. And, in the beautiful way of the Doctrine, our exchange created a new path that we could follow in our* and increase our appreciation and understanding of the principles (of the Wakefield Doctrine). It provided another example of how useful the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers can be.
‘…something, something,’ (the topic-inducing conversation went) “…and, by seeming to express interest, they appeared to be extending a welcome, an invitation to become a part of their Herd. The problem was that this (invitation) was offered to a clark. And, given the fundamental difference between the personal realities of a clark(Outsider) and a roger(Herd Member), there appeared a problem in ‘translation’. What was a simple and open welcome to one, appeared, (to the other), every bit a broad, glistening-pink tongue leaving the white-prism facet of a salt lick, nestled in the molar-trimmed grass of a social meadow, waving in the general direction of a person who, technically, wasn’t really there.”
After the laughter subsided, one of us, (either Phyllis or me), became vexed and shouted, “What the hell! They get upset?!?! At us?! The Wakefield Doctrine has always been what it is, free of charge or devotion; an additional perspective. No more and no less. Not an Answer! Not ‘A Better Way’… a perspective. But one that is fun, useful and allows the user to determine the benefits… like a good hammer or, maybe a hand saw, like the one at the top of this post.
A tool. What a body does with it is not the tool’s concern.
I trust that answers my, (rhetorical), questions. I continue to enjoy writing Wakefield Doctrine posts because there has yet to be a shortage of prompts and throw-away life situations1 that do everything but type out the words!
The short and foot-tapping answer:
* well, mine, for sure, probably P’s… to a certain extent. (She is a roger with a significant secondary clarklike aspect and, because of that, is a font of information**)
** see?! those rogerian expressions that cause us to laugh like Danny Thomas*** seem so simple and, therefore, surely anyone can come up with…but! no, that is not true. That last, deliberate, malapropism was clever but it did not punch you on the funny bone… without being there I know your reaction was not explosive, shocked laughter… it was more, “ha ha, pretty clever, those clarks, non?”
- lol. hey! roger!! scott!!! Wait!! Come back!! There is a way to explain that concept that won’t make you run in horror!
About clarkscottroger
Keep posting your dailies early! Excellent read as I drink coffee and ready myself (er, should be readying) for work :D
“…appeared to be extending a welcome, an invitation to become a part of their Herd.”
Yeah, no! Don’t be tricked (clark), lol. rogers do not invite clarks to become part of their herd. Not really. I would posit this interpretation (by the clark) stems from a clark’s innate desire to “belong” (all the while knowing, it can never be so). But! that is not to say they (clarks) cannot relate to rogers more effectively (the Doctrine is a tool extraordinaire) thereby increasing their comfort level interacting with the herd.
Since I’m all about being genuine-authentic-honest and sincere, I confess I may never “get” the concepts of the Doctrine…or maybe I’ll have a revelation 5 years from now, just as I’m tipping over the edge into Eternity. Doesn’t matter much, I trust–and to answer the rhetorical question: Yes, I’ve been blogging since 2011…a million new blogs later, I still enjoy it immensely. I like the discipline of writing daily (except for maybe a few days in a year)–the prompts are diverse and usually great “spurs”. And of course I’m most partial to 6SS.
Also, being a well contented recluse, it’s very nice to be part of a community–a herd, maybe–a “family” or neighborhood when I’m feeling especially warm and effusive. So if you only grade me a C+ for effort in being here for Doctrine posts, I’ll still pass this semester with a smile, I imagine. And since the previous smile thingy didn’t work, I’ll emoticon 😊 you! Hello to Phyllis, whom I’ll never meet–but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be friendly–and Una.
Sorry! the Wakefield Doctrine (and the oft dreamed of Wakefield Doctrine University*) conforms** to a a strict “Pass/Wait!-I-got-this-gimme-a-minute-ok-a-hint-just-a-little-hint-or-maybe-you-got-a-checkbox-All-of-the-Above!!” system of grading students, pupils, staff, people-slowing-down-as-they-pass-campus, vans with Grateful Dead skull decals and ‘One World Three Predominant Worldview’ bumper stickers.
This Doctrine is for enjoyment, amusement and the occasional, “You know, if you put it like that…”
It will fall into place for you (or will not, no harm no foul in either case)… we enjoy having you come by and commenting and sharing and such
*no! seriously! here’s a photo of Cynthia (the next comment here today) with her very collectible Doctrine hoodie
** yeah we all about conforming…lol
What a wonderful photo–she looks like one of those folks it would be impossible NOT to like :) Re the Doctrine, I’ll say this with my usual sincerity: I think having a “Wakefield University” or university level class (perhaps online for now, but also “coming to a college near you soon”) would be fabulous! Assuming it was not required to obtain a degree (shudder of anxiety).
Now, because I’m a more “rule-bound” person than I’d like to be after 68 yrs (does that aspect put me securely in one of the Doctrine groups?)–I can see myself suggesting that students would have to earn the sweatshirt with excellent grades, full and complete understanding of the foundational Doctrine :)
Cynthia is a remarkable person. The Doctrine is fun. The forum it (the blog) encourages is totally a gift.
(we also used to do hats and tee shirts… lol fun grounded in imagination… hey! that should be in Latin! Fun, quae in imaginatione prolati.)
😊
Of course i still like it after all this time, it’s fun, it’s my only form of amusement, and it gives me the illusion for a moment, when people comment, that maybe there is a place i belong after all.
…now after these years, I know that it (this interaction of clarks) is not an illusion