First Day Reflections

Before I could name this blog, I needed to set my intention for learning during this course/this semester.

My personal mission is to create and/or facilitate experiences, which rekindle joy, spark imagination, inspire interest, and generate new human knowledge. Pretty big mission.

Our tiny, rural, library is stepping up to create a new library space, and my vision for the purpose of this space is very strong. I envision a community learning center, where multi-generational teaching and learning is the norm; where people feel free to explore and experiment; where the community gathers to define challenges and brainstorm solutions; where entrepreneurs dream and plan and prepare; where failure is applauded for pointing out new ways of thinking; where learning and laughter are never far from one another.

The notes I jotted in preparation for naming this site were:

• Mindfulness
• Playfulness
• Creativity & Production
• Less Passive – More Active
• Heart/Soul Driven Learning
• Feeding the Hunger
• Nourish One Another

Many people in the world have been “disheartened” by divisive political rhetoric, by disenfranchising actions in our communities and our countries, and by a growing sense of distrust in our fellow human beings.

It seems to me that creating a common space for all people in our community to gather, play, laugh, learn, and create is one way to restore our collective community spirit.

Hearts In Action.