Jean and Mr. Tayer— An Unforgettable Story
Thank you to Maryanne Tuite for recommending that I read the following story. This is the way Maryanne presented it to me:
…many years ago, in the 80’s I attended the East Coast Conference for Religious Education and the keynote presenter was Jean Houston. She told this wonderful story. If you google her name and find one story called: Mr. Tayer you will love it! Jean was/is a powerful speaker and I always remember that story. You will too.
JEAN HOUSTON
Jean Houston (born May 10, 1937) is an American author involved in the human potential movement.[1]
Along with her husband, Robert Masters, she co-founded the Foundation for Mind Research.[2]
Perhaps you can help!
The point of this post is the story about Mr.Tayer. It’s a good follow-up to my Christmas Reflection post!
Please click on the title below to get to the story.
I hope you will click-it and read-it!*
Here is the link:
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*If you wish:
The full, and slightly longer, version can be found in:
Jean Houston’s Official Page on Face Book: The story begins with: “I HAVE ANOTHER DOG STORY…”
Facebook:
Search Jean Houston’s official page for:
“I have another dog story”
Google:
Search for: “Jean Houston Facebook I have another dog story”
Jean Houston’s 1996 book: A Mythic Life: Learning to Live Our Greater Story, pages 141-147.
PBS Documentary, Teilhard, Visionary Scientist, in which Jean tells the story of Mr. Tayer.
REFERENCES:
Wikipedia:
"Jean Houston Foundation". Jean Houston Foundation.
Rubin, Howard Jay (May 1985). "Vision of the Possible: An Interview with Jean Houston". The Sun Magazine.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS:
Previous Post: “A Christmas Reflection”
Written by Anne Andersson, December 21, 2025
—”Beautiful reflection, Anne. Thank you for sharing all my favorite people: Teilhard, Rohr, and Illia Delio. Another woman you may find inspiring is: Cynthia Bourgeault. Christmas Blessings.”—MT
—”Bless you both-for your faithful work. Christmas peace.” —KD
—”Loved the Christmas blog. Never knew anything about “Jesus” & “Christ” & how they were separate entities. Enlightening!!!!!” —LC
—Hope you both and your family have a Happy and healthy holiday. God bless💕—PH
—Merry Christmas to you.—MH
—Merry Christmas! Wishing you a 2026 filled with many blessings. The Christmas Reflection is vey deep and requires much thought. Thank you.—RE
C:WED WISHES:
We wish you a very blessed new year ahead!
May 2026 bring new and positive beginnings—and new growth!
Think in terms of metamorphosis, such as the change a caterpillar undergoes when it becomes a butterfly—think of it as an image of yourself.
Mr. Tayer suggested to Jean: “Then think of your own metamorphosis. What will you be when you become a butterfly, une papillon, eh? What is the butterfly of Jean?”
Consider this: What is the butterfly of you?
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