Do you ever think ‘I’d like to read something new and relevant about the Thinking Environment, just not a whole book?!’ Nancy has written a number of short pieces on different aspects of this way of being, with headings like ‘Assumptions and Feelings’, ‘Safety and Autonomy’, ‘Persuasion v Independent Thinking’, each of which expands our understanding in subtle and satisfying ways. You’ll find them all here: http://bit.ly/2sEYx4C I’ve sent this out before I know – but a good thing deserves repeating, and there are new essays in there too.
While you’re there ☺ you might like to check out my new dates for 2019. I’ve just posted a whole set on the TTT website, including my first ever Thinking Partnership Teachers Programme, as well as several new dates in Ireland. So please do consider these, you’ll find them under all the relevant headings starting here: http://bit.ly/2ysdV9u. Speaking of which, I have got a couple of places on my 13th / 14th November Foundation course in Ealing, and am keen to hear of young people who might welcome the experience at a special rate. By young I mean up to 35 or so! Discovering the Thinking Environment early in your life is such a transformational thing and I’d so appreciate your help.
Appreciation feels big to me at the moment: it links with the practice of gratitude, and I know that when I slow down enough to appreciate what’s going well, what’s real and positive in my day, week, immediate surroundings it is of great benefit. So this newsletter is also an appreciation of you and of the way the Thinking Environment enabled us to be together as explorers of everything that helps us to think well, and for ourselves.
What can you find to appreciate right now, this moment, as you read this? You don’t have to tell me, but I would love to know!