Thursday, August 28, 2014

Introspection Design Artist

How deeply would I like to research something? How involved would I like to become in something I research? I think immersion is my preferred method of learning. I did not sign up for any classes this semester, and therefore I have some free time on my hands. I have begun planning for the spring semester however. In the meantime, I am going to attempt to keep track of somethings I am interested in, and learning about here.

http://barakasamsara.com/

(http://www.imdb.com/search/title?genres=documentary&keywords=nature&sort=moviemeter)

This is a fabulous documentary. Completely beautiful, and mesmerizing. Amazing video images from all over the globe.
Personal Interest-surround myself with beautiful things, there are also some terrifying, and disturbing video images in this documentary (factory farming, American obesity, distorted views of beauty, prison) but there is beauty in truth, no?

http://www.uta.edu/nursing/
I have been working toward this for awhile. Still working toward it, now as a single mother, still trying to help my children learn at home, with tons of support from family, and friends. It should also be noted there is occasionally tons of stress to go along with this.

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/children-coping-with-divorce
I want to help my children feel happy, and be healthy. There are many, many people in our support system right now. People we trust to help us all maintain stasis, to help us all feel less overwhelmed, and more connected as a family.

http://www.willowparkbaptist.org/
I am not Baptist. I am not a christian. I have a neighbor that is. The church offers resources for divorced people. I wanted to attend the Dave Ramsey portion of the meetings. Apparently, I cannot attend without attending the entire 16 week course. I want as much support for my kids as possible. I'm rethinking my commitment to this, and to my neighbor. I want to help my children learn what they value and why, without fear. Fear is a great part of Christianity. This is a great deal of the support in this community. Just because it is the free support that is offered, does not mean that I have to be usurped by them. I am attending willingly, for support, and knowledge, and ideas about supporting my children.