“Maybe it’s those that are left behind in the digital age that are really a thousand steps ahead?” Yeah I agree with you 1000%.
I remember having to take classes through Zoom during 2020 and by 2021 I dropped out. There was no way in hell I was paying for that shit and I couldn’t focus either.
Something I notice to a frightening degree is the longer I am in front of a screen, the more fractured, my attention span, ability to concentrate, executive functioning, and perhaps consciousness itself becomes fractured. It honestly scares me. I’m 35 years old and feel like I have early onset dementia symptoms.
So as I finish this sentence, I’m going to get off my phone for the rest of the day, but I think for people already becoming spiritual cyborgs by being fused with the machine, the consequences can already be seen with suicide being Either the leading or second leading cause of death for children, and suicide in general being a huge issue for all age groups. we saw a massive spike in this since 2020.
Anyway, sorry for the Doomer comment but much love to you.
Angela, I really appreciate the timing of your post. I'm launching a couple of writing programs next month, and the singular frustration is all about offering the courses in the way that brings the most value to the participants while at the same time being feasible for the teacher or host.
I love that you are talking about kinesthetic learning. I don't see how there is really any other kind... Otherwise it is just trivial information floating around in your head. The most effective learning is when there is activity... At least in my experience. It's why I love offering at least a live, experiential component when it is online versus being only asynchronous.
Learning by doing makes more sense to me. Otherwise we forget all the information, because it hasn't really grounded into our bodies and experience.
For many of us it's difficult to find affordable places to teach or provide local programs. Sometimes our homes are not set up for hosting groups. I've been really happy to find a couple of places locally that I can do this.
There is a beautiful ritual in showing up to a live class... Whether it is virtual or in the physical. Thank you for speaking to this.
When you taking online classes, what makes it easier for you as a kinesthetic learner? I'd really like to know. What makes it easier for you to take that information and put it into action?
Funny I am finally getting around to reading his today - I am signed up for my first ever on-line class EVER, scheduled for tomorrow evening; more 'synchronicity' LOL
I'll let you know how it goes... ;-) Thoughtful piece, Angela - thanks for sharing it!
“Maybe it’s those that are left behind in the digital age that are really a thousand steps ahead?” Yeah I agree with you 1000%.
I remember having to take classes through Zoom during 2020 and by 2021 I dropped out. There was no way in hell I was paying for that shit and I couldn’t focus either.
Something I notice to a frightening degree is the longer I am in front of a screen, the more fractured, my attention span, ability to concentrate, executive functioning, and perhaps consciousness itself becomes fractured. It honestly scares me. I’m 35 years old and feel like I have early onset dementia symptoms.
So as I finish this sentence, I’m going to get off my phone for the rest of the day, but I think for people already becoming spiritual cyborgs by being fused with the machine, the consequences can already be seen with suicide being Either the leading or second leading cause of death for children, and suicide in general being a huge issue for all age groups. we saw a massive spike in this since 2020.
Anyway, sorry for the Doomer comment but much love to you.
I agree completely. It's causing depression in many more than is likely even spoken of.
Angela, I really appreciate the timing of your post. I'm launching a couple of writing programs next month, and the singular frustration is all about offering the courses in the way that brings the most value to the participants while at the same time being feasible for the teacher or host.
I love that you are talking about kinesthetic learning. I don't see how there is really any other kind... Otherwise it is just trivial information floating around in your head. The most effective learning is when there is activity... At least in my experience. It's why I love offering at least a live, experiential component when it is online versus being only asynchronous.
Learning by doing makes more sense to me. Otherwise we forget all the information, because it hasn't really grounded into our bodies and experience.
For many of us it's difficult to find affordable places to teach or provide local programs. Sometimes our homes are not set up for hosting groups. I've been really happy to find a couple of places locally that I can do this.
There is a beautiful ritual in showing up to a live class... Whether it is virtual or in the physical. Thank you for speaking to this.
When you taking online classes, what makes it easier for you as a kinesthetic learner? I'd really like to know. What makes it easier for you to take that information and put it into action?
To me I have to fumble through by doing until the doing gets better meaning be willing to make a lot of mistakes!
Dive in and learn to swim!
Funny I am finally getting around to reading his today - I am signed up for my first ever on-line class EVER, scheduled for tomorrow evening; more 'synchronicity' LOL
I'll let you know how it goes... ;-) Thoughtful piece, Angela - thanks for sharing it!
ha, yes let us know how it goes!
"Maybe it’s those that are left behind in the digital age that are really a thousand steps ahead?"
HA!
I came to the comments to post this quote and saw Tess selected the same one! I guess it really struck a chord.
Beautiful reflections, Angela. 😘
thanks Jacqueline, hope all is well.
I'm back in music-making-mode so all is well here with me, sister.
I hope you and your animal family are warm and weathering the winter well. Sending you love, Angela! ❤️