Most of us have at least one song that can shift our mood instantly. You could be feeling off—unmotivated, anxious, or disconnected—but the moment that song starts playing, your mood changes. That’s the power of emotional connection. And it’s not unique to music.
When we feel emotionally connected to something, we’re more likely to engage deeply with it. The same principle can (and should) be applied to learning.
Talking Circles: More than a Technique
Talking circles, also known as sharing circles, have long been used by Indigenous peoples in Canada, the US, and around the world. They are used to ensure each individual who has gathered in a place has a voice and is fully heard.
True for You: A Technique to Consider
Using the right technique at the right time with the right people can touch me at my core. When a technique helps to bring the best outcome for a working or learning session I feel grateful.
Hiking the AT: A Holistic Learning Adventure
Have you hiked all or any parts of the Appalachian Trail (AT) or know someone who has? The Appalachian Trail is a 2190-mile hike that winds through 14 states from Georgia to Maine through rocky mountain wilderness, leafy green eastern woodlands, and small towns and...
Start with the Heart: A Warm-Up to Consider
I could never have imagined I would start a meeting with personal images of joy…But I did!