"For every successful effort, there are multiple dead ends." My experience tells me this is a true statement. It's part of why I hate it when schools have signs that say things like "failure is not an option." If failure isn't an option, then we are limited in what we are willing to try. Sometimes (often?) we have to go through the process and several months on the other side before we know if something is a success or failure. There can't be any learning without failure and dead ends. I say, "Get out there and fail!" (Just don't stop there.)
Ironically Torrie texted me yesterday to say one of the girls was at the lighthouse (the only 10th grader in the bunch) braiding hair. Her dream was to grow her hair business. So we never know what will emerge from an apparent failure.
Wendy, thank you. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the conversation of Earth and Soul.
And yes, "Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown" by Pema Chödrön is a wise and steady companion in uncertain seasons. Grateful for the way you’re tending both light and shadow in your work. 🌿
It took a lot of courage for the students to put themselves out there in front of the community. It is disappointing that some of the grownups/power holders saw this in a negative light. It is very good to hear others took the time to listen and real commit to real change in the school.
I am glad Torie was able to take some time off to regain her strength and focus to continue her work.
"For every successful effort, there are multiple dead ends." My experience tells me this is a true statement. It's part of why I hate it when schools have signs that say things like "failure is not an option." If failure isn't an option, then we are limited in what we are willing to try. Sometimes (often?) we have to go through the process and several months on the other side before we know if something is a success or failure. There can't be any learning without failure and dead ends. I say, "Get out there and fail!" (Just don't stop there.)
Ironically Torrie texted me yesterday to say one of the girls was at the lighthouse (the only 10th grader in the bunch) braiding hair. Her dream was to grow her hair business. So we never know what will emerge from an apparent failure.
one of my favorite books, Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown by Pema Chödrön🔥🙏
I will check these out. I am enjoying your book and loved the online discussion of Earth and Soul. Thank you for your comment.
Wendy, thank you. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the conversation of Earth and Soul.
And yes, "Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown" by Pema Chödrön is a wise and steady companion in uncertain seasons. Grateful for the way you’re tending both light and shadow in your work. 🌿
It took a lot of courage for the students to put themselves out there in front of the community. It is disappointing that some of the grownups/power holders saw this in a negative light. It is very good to hear others took the time to listen and real commit to real change in the school.
I am glad Torie was able to take some time off to regain her strength and focus to continue her work.