Tag Archives: magical thinking

“Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to.”

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Confanity

For better or for worse… or for just vaguely smelly 鰯の頭も信心から(Iwashi no atama mo shinjin kara;“Even a sardine’s head, from faith”) Definition: Faith works in mysterious ways; faith is kind of weird if you stop to think about it. Even … Continue reading →

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The wascal of small minds

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Confanity

株を守りて兎を待つ (Kabu wo mamorite usagi wo matsu; “Watching a stump, awaiting a rabbit”) Definition: Being unable to advance because one is fruitlessly invested in old habits or customs, or in a strategy that was successful once but no longer applies. … Continue reading →

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Toddler Cognitive Development: Magical thinking and bicycle riding

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Confanity

The Magic Word The kid is learning to say “please”! I’ve been making a point of prompting him when he asks for things or asks us to do things for him. First I try asking “What do you say?” (なんと言う?, … Continue reading →

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