
Ultimately the role of the teacher should be to help students expand their appreciation of themselves.
Maintaining a beginner’s mind can open us to insight in unexpected ways.
Conversations that challenge and deepen understanding are vital to learning.
To be truly present we must be vigilantly honest and compassionate.
Working to sharpen awareness in all situations will allow greater presence within all interactions.
To be intently listened to and taken seriously is extraordinarily important to wellbeing.
Seriousness and playfulness are equally relevant.
I learn from children just as much as children learn from me.