Making Sense of Life's Experiences

The more present and aware we are as individuals and as organizations, the more choices we create. As awareness increases, we can engage with more possibilities. We are no longer held prisoner by habits, unexamined thoughts, or information we refuse to look at.

—Margaret J. Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers
 

Resources

A simple process, metaphors, dialogue, and physical movement are tools for change. Tie these together with the healing power of nature to bring ecopsychology from principles into practice. The book Invisible Currents—Nature's Lessons for the Mind and Heart is a product of the thinking presented on this website. 
  •  A simple process provides a framework.
  •  Obserflection helps fill that framework.
  •  Metaphors create shared images.
  •  Dialogue creates shared meanings.
  •  Physically activating the body-mind system creates full participation (balancing right and left brain thinking and using the whole body as a listening device).

Simple Process

What do ducks feeding on a pond, fishing bobbers tangled in a tree, and a winter waterway have to do with life? Find out as you play with a simple process that involves observation, reflection, metaphors, dialogue, and mind-body integration. You’ll develop masterful metaphors of your own to treasure and share with friends. More__
 

Obserflection

For those who like to play with words, observation and reflection form "obserflection." Through obserflection we gather facts and relate these to emotions, feelings, and associations. Obserflection is part of a natural thought process we use every day and is a foundation for developing meaningful life metaphors. More__

Dialogue

Dialogue strengthens our thinking and our resolve. It can take the form of writing in a journal, talking about our ideas with friends, and sharing our thoughts on the Heart of Nature blog. Through dialogue with ourselves and others we interpret our experiences and decide what to do. More__
 

 Metaphors

Using metaphors gleaned from nature’s activities can add perspective on daily life. For example, when you think about unwanted change, do you see it in terms of loss or in terms of your ability to overcome a challenge? Change your metaphors and change your life. More__
 

Body-Mind Connection

Forward movement can be blocked even though our thinking is sound and we have good intentions. We wonder why. This “stuckness” may be because our body-mind system isn’t supporting our intentions. We can often overcome this block with movement activities. More__
 

Invitation:
We’d like to hear from you. Feel free to offer your comments. Also, check out the Nature of heart blog.


  Gradual Growth
  Cindy Mueller