Our Inspiration
Words We Stand By
Our curriculum and teaching practices are inspired by trainings from:
Quotes:
"The world is the gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong." —Swami Vivekananda
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” —Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Hope Theory:
"Hope is the belief that the future will be better, and you have the power to make it so. Hope is based on three main ideas: desirable goals, pathways to goal attainment, and agency (willpower) to pursue those pathways.” —Hope Theory: Rainbows in the Mind
“Hope is defined as the perceived capability to derive pathways to desired goals and motivate oneself via agency thinking to use those pathways. The adult and child hope scales that are derived from hope theory are described. Hope theory is compared to theories of learned optimism, optimism, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. Higher hope consistently is related to better outcomes in academics, athletics, physical health, psychological adjustment, and psychotherapy. Processes that lessen hope in children and adults are reviewed. Using the hope theory definition, no evidence is found for "false" hope. Future research is encouraged in regard to accurately enhancing hope in medical feedback and helping people to pursue those goals for which they are best suited.” —Snyder, C. (2002). Hope Theory: Rainbows in the Mind. Psychological Inquiry, 13(4), 249-275. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/1448867
Article
Georgetown University: Cultural Competency Self-Assessment
Podcasts:
Raise Your Hand and Say Yes Tiffany Yan
Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert
Self-Inquiry
Meditation
Apps:
Podcasts:
Headspace, Meditation and Mindfulness Made Simple
Books:
Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World by Lama Surya Das
Deepening Your Practice
Conscious Wellbeing
Websites:
Minimalist Baker - simple, healthy cooking recipes
Benefits of Weight Lifting for Healing Trauma - “Weight lifting was a grounding experience that helped participants facilitate a more embodied presence. They were able to recognize the mind-body connection and use the embodied experience to positively influence their thoughts. Weight lifting is a felt experience that creates a unique way for people with past trauma to live in relationship with their own body”
Spirituality
Ted Talks:
How do you build a sacred space? —Siamak Hariri
Articles:
The Rumi Poem We Should All Read by Via Elyane Youssef
Podcasts:
10% Happier Podast, Dan Harris
On Being with Krista Tippett