The precondition for creativity is, I think, disequilibrium.What mathematicians now call chaos. – Terrence McKenna I just finished reading The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield and one of biggest takeaway was how similar his approach to mastering motivation was to the likes of Daniel Goleman & Cal Newport. Whether you believe Cal Newport, who says to […]
Read More Creativity demands your attentionWe have a narcissism that it cannot be put down, the thing that I learned in studying history and living life is that the thing that makes you happy, eventually makes you unhappy, everything flows, nothing lasts.” The following quote was taken from the video below which features Terence Mckenna dropping some hard truths. In […]
Read More Castles made of sandEver since I heard about Somersaulting the Classroom for those still on the fence about a total flip, I was intrigued. Could something like this be done with my Kindergarten students? I wasn’t 100% sold on a total flipped classroom with 5 & 6-year-old students but I toyed with the idea all throughout my COETAIL […]
Read More Kindergarten Teaches the WorldWeekend Watts returns with another brilliant speech by Alan Watts. More Alan Watts Quotes: “Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.” “Reality is only a Rorschach ink-blot, you know.” “You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean.” […]
Read More Organic Patterns & Forms of CooperationEver since I completed the Eduro Learning Micro Credential back in June I’ve made a conscious effort to stay connected (in some capacity) with my mentor Kim Confino & the Eduro Learning Team. The unique program was a valuable experience in which, similar to COETAIL, contained loads of personal and practical professional development. Upon completion, […]
Read More Curating the Coach Better Slow Chat“Letting go” has become a catch-all phrase in spiritual circles that often get misinterpreted. Here’s a powerful video of Krishnamurti, Alan Watts and Terence Mckenna discussing the art of mindfully letting go of our attachments and what it really means to live in the flow of life. The moment we make it about “keeping” something […]
Read More Let GoPerhaps one of the greatest pedagogic characteristics offered by educational podcasting is the chance to learn through listening and This November we are officially entering the Podcasting space. Join Us Here < Why Podcasting? 1. Podcasting Fits Into People’s Lives More people are listening to podcasts than ever before. According to Edison Research, the number […]
Read More Podcast“No one knows enough to worry.” – Terence McKenna Make a Plan Adjust your Aim & Take Initiative “You change the world you live in phenomenologically, psychologically, by changing what you aim at.” – Jordan Peterson Next, figure out how to get there. Find ways to upskill yourself and then never stop. Let this […]
Read More Make the Road by Walking“This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” As part of our new series “Weekend Watts”, the following speech is from British philosopher, writer, & speaker Alan Watts. Alan was best […]
Read More Life is not a journey – Alan Watts on PlayAlan Watts talks about the most elementary lesson that we should’ve been taught even before we learned ABC and123 Audio courtesy of https://shop.alanwatts.com/collection…
Read More The Most Important Lesson by Alan Watts
