The contemplative practice sessions help me truly connect myself to the course content by actually taking the time to analyze what the content means to myself and observing my physical and emotional responses. The practices on 26th and 28th of February gave me great insights on both Earth and myself as I was able to connect these particular sessions with… Read more »
Contemplative practices- a type of meditation, that allows our minds to clear, relax, and better understand ourselves and our reality. I was particularly consumed by a contemplative exercise we had practiced on February 21st, one concerning anxiety and relaxation. Everyone experiences anxiety to some extent; universally anxiety is a defense mechanism, it would be more concerning if one were never… Read more »
One contemplative practice in particular that spoke to me regarded the senses, and how significant the luxury of sensory of perception is. As babies, we are constantly making brand new connections through our explorations of the world and organisms around us. But, as we age, these connections have already been discovered, so naturally we lose consciousness of our body’s experience… Read more »