Spring is here, and with it comes an upwelling of new ideas, energy, and inspiration. This blog started off as a record of my journey in my Fall program, Movement and Mindfulness. Mindfulness is always a useful tool in our growth and healing, and I am excited to bring the lessons of my last program forward into my new explorations in education.
In the program Ceremony: Relating Hospitably to the Land, it is my intention to bring the power of presence and attention to the study of education, wellness, and right livelihood. Creating a sustainable life is the foundation of empowerment; through our conscious attention we can learn to craft the life we wish for, and create a strong foundation for doing good work in the world. There are many aspects to this journey, and it often seems to me that indeed, everything relates to this work.
In this first week, I am reading ‘A Young People’s History of the United States’ by Howard Zinn. I have read the adult version before, and am reading this one as both a review for myself and a preview for my 11yo son. My husband is reading the original, as well. We are already having family seminar time about the material, and I am excited to finish it up and let my son have a turn with it.
Already, there is much to think about. This country we live in has so many faces, and so many stories. Many of them are quite harsh. I am often uncomfortable with this sort of material, as a descendant of both the conquered and the conquerors. It brings up many feelings, and helps me understand some of the things I am seeking in life
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