Un/Learning
REFLECTIONS ON THE CONTENT
I have gained much insight into myself through this journey: on my process in creating content, on the way I make choices, on the values I hold and on the way I wish to live. This process has reinforced what I value in life and helped me to clarify how I read the symbols of life and make choices. I value a happy balanced life in which I emulate nature and listen to the symbols the universe offers. I recognize that I must pull the lens back to notice when patterns and habits are guiding me rather than conscious choice.
REFLECTIONS ON THE PROCESS
During this process, I have become more grateful for life and each experience that life offers. In the process of writing, I realized that generating content early gave me time to reflect and edit. I see procrastinate as an unwillingness to give "sufficient" time fearing I can't attain the "perfect" that I hope to accomplish.
Tools & Final Thoughts
Digiphon:
I am pleased to be using TextEdit.
I did not realize that I could compress photos in Preview until now.
I took photos of my certificates; I hope to learn to use scanners with ease.
I created the supporting evidence by searching the web for articles, by taking photos of old certificates and pieces of art.
I spent at least 70 hours creating this output packet: 35 hours generating content, 30 hours editing content, outline, talking, reflecting, compiling.
I feel like I did a great job with the constraints of word count (both inspiring and difficult) and a desire to include the whole me: many aspects displaying major learning both in content and method. I am inspired to further this exploration in documenting a more complete autobiography as I see that I have so many stories I hope to record and illustrate themes and learning in my life.
I would see this output packet as satisfactory if presented by another person.
Synchonicities
SYNCHRONICITIES DURING THE PROCESS
During this packet, I went to a solar energy course which represents future professional opportunities. I went to Pittsburgh and spent time with my mom and three siblings, which represents my childhood. I spent a week in a Teacher's Training Course at Esalen: the 'symbol' of Esalen helped shape my identity and the Permaculture Design TTC symbolizes seizing in this day my current passion. Years ago, a friend suggested that "your birthday is the day that your soul remembers your purpose on this planet." and indeed, this is my birthday week and I am in the process of reflecting on my past, present and future.
I aspire to incorporate many modalities of 'teaching' into my Output Packets: design some output packets as a syllabus with exercises (beyond "talking at/info download") for a 2 hour class or part of a PDC.