Practitioners Pod experience has been truly empowering. As educator, I often focus on creating transformative spaces for others, yet this time, I found myself held in a space that was equally enriching and safe for me. To participate, to facilitate, and to receive direction and feedback felt deeply grounding. It reminded me how essential it is not just to hold space, but to be held in it too.
It is also a great opportunity to connect with others, what drives them at their core. To understand the energy they carry and the purpose that fuels their work was profoundly moving. This space transcended anything I’ve experienced before.
In my own environments, I experiment, gather, and innovate, constantly developing new methods. But rarely I pause to ask, Is it working? I often weave together diverse approaches into something uniquely mine. But then, what am I really creating?
Metaphorically, it’s like choosing between creating Frankenstein’s creature, a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition, disconnection, and ethical oversight, or The Iron Giant, a symbol of love, agency, and the powerful truth that “you are who you choose to be.”
One of the key takeaways from this workshop was that everything we do, or don’t do, has an impact on those around us. This awareness invites a deeper responsibility in how we show up, both as educators and as humans.