Tag: Lessons

The Most Meaningful Lessons Are Written In Blood

Have you ever learned something the hard way? Don’t you think it would’ve been easier to learn from other people’s mistakes and advice in the first place? Sure it would. But somehow, it just doesn’t do it for us. We’re like that child who’s told not to...

Portuguese Lessons

Dificuldade, My tongue feels its way From dee to fee, Each sound a fresh opportunity To trip over a new old sound, On past fee, but careful not to touch Tongue to front gum For a nice Portuguese ell, An exhaled long u promises relief Only to be cut short By an easy hard dee followed By an...

Lessons from Psychedelics: Why we???re afraid to ask for help and how to start

In the years I’ve spent in integration circles listening to what people are working on in psychedelic spaces, I’ve listened to this share repeated many times: “I’m unable to ask for help.” The story typically goes like this, “I needed help, I wanted to say help...

You???re probably planning lessons all wrong???

In the UK at least (and I’d be interested to know if this is true elsewhere), lesson planning seems to be getting increasingly complicated. I am old enough to remember when training was all geared around the three part lesson. That is starter, main activity and plenary. Then it moved more into...

Hands-on Ecology Lessons for Kids

The sun peeks through the dense canopy of the old-growth forest. A group of young explorers tread along the gurgling stream. They’re armed with magnifying glasses and notebooks. Their eyes sparkle with curiosity. They reflect the shimmering water and the vibrant greens of the surrounding folia...

A Guide to Finding Affordable Music Lessons in Los Angeles

Finding affordable music lessons in Los Angeles can be a daunting task. With the city's rich musical heritage and plethora of teaching talent, prices can range significantly, making it challenging for many aspiring musicians to start their journey. At Craft Music, we approach music as both an ex...

The Responsibility of Great Science: Lessons from Oppenheimer

If you work in science that impacts humans, please go and see Oppenheimer. If you are not familiar with the story (I wasn’t), it’s based on a book called American Prometheus, and is about J. Robert Oppenheimer’s journey building the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiro...

Core Values and Leadership Lessons I Learned in College

College was everything out of the ordinary; I am no longer in the same place. I barely knew everyone, and they barely knew me either. I am basically starting from scratch. The most challenging yet meaningful stride was taking on the academic pressure gracefully amidst the pandemic. I have never s...