ALISTAIR...Never stop playing
WEEK 1
The world is here to play. In Aotearoa. For the Rugby World Cup. And so did we – JOLT Challenge style. One of the activities this week involved using juggling balls. A simple task at first – tossing a ball to a designated person. But nothing is ever as easy as it appears.
Without spoiling the fun for those readers who are considering the program, this week’s activity brings to life the idea that an essential element of success requires us to remain active, alert and stimulated. This all ties in to the different stages of learning, or the ‘Growth Cycle’ as described in the Resource Book.
We are in constant migration through spaces where we face:
CHALLENGE: situations that question our behavior, thinking and values
CHAOS: as we try to make sense of these challenges, conflicted emotions arise
COMPETENCY: we find ways to deal with the issue, usually following prescribed patterns
PLAY: we learn to break the rules. Not one size fits all. We experiment. We have fun
On a side note, I know German. One of the sexiest words in that language to me is verspielt (playful).
Sharing is caring they say. I especially enjoy sharing inspirational quotes. So every week I’ll offer an insightful one from the JOLT Challenge Resource Book. This week’s gem: “The day we stop playing is the day we stop learning” – William Glasser.