After reading this chapter in Pink's book I think I really need to take an art class like he did! I have no ability to draw or produce art in any way.
I definitely have a hard time with symphony. I am a science teacher and I tend to be very organized and concrete, sequential. As much as I am able to "think out of the box" when it comes to a science question I tend to struggle when it comes to other subjects or areas of my life. I can distinctly remember a time in high school where I was asked to interpret a poem. I came back to class the next day with some things written down however, I was completely off when it came time to share our interpretations. I recall thinking why couldn't they just say that? I think that having the ability to interpret poems is definitely symphony. You have to be able to see the relationships between the symbols and understand the metaphors in the poem and that is what symphony is. You also need to be able to see the over all big picture when interpreting a poem and that is defiantly something I lack. I hope that after reading some more of Pink's book and completing this class that my symphony improves.
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Don't feel bad Sally, I feel the same way, although I would like to be more creative. I think we are both structured and organized which is a comfort zone for us, and thinking outside of the box is risky, but I think this class will force us to do that at some point, probably sooner than later!
If you can "safely" get outside the box when there is no risk and develop the skills to gain confience is some "right brain" activitiesd, then you will be more likely to adapt them as part of your general practice, right?
I think that with practice getting outside of the box in places where we are comfortable we will eventually be able to venture out when we are participating in topics that are outside of our range of security.
"No risk, No reward"
Understandably that as human species we are accustomed to routine. Many people get in to their comfort zone and are afraid of getting out. However, those who dont try will have difficulty finding out what will work and what won't. Don't be afraid to take chances. How does a person learn to walk if they don't fall first?
I felt the same way...that I need to take an art class! I too favor the structured and organized way of life. I think both the traditional way and Pinks methods have their place in the classroom...kind of a blend of both.
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