Hey gang,
Our school is in the midst of IOWA testing (while we are not terribly serious about it, we still do it), so I have time to write you! It's hard to believe it's been 4 months since Westtown. Like Carrie, I find myself wondering about the authenticity of my experience there. But, now that David has written and I've read your postings and downloaded our group photo (finally), I am reclaiming the authenticity of our temporary community and all that I experienced with you.
One of my (obviously unmet) goals was to write each of you to thank you for your part in my great experience at Westtown. Generally speaking, I was moved by your utter generosity and openness and affirmation. I think of you (and "my" tree) whenever I remember to truly breathe and that is a great gift.
Speaking of breathing, our elementary faculty is spending some time with Daniel Siegel's The Mindful Brain. Siegel explores meditation from a neuroscientist's viewpoint and wants educators to do so as well. If any of you are doing this work with your students, I'd love to know how you are incorporating it (Quakers, you have a head start...any suggestions?).
Has anyone noticed the title of Keith Urban's recent concert tour? "Love and pain and all the rest of it..." Sound familiar????
Best to everyone.
Sydney
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