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Comment on Monster Baby #56 V is for Vulnerability by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:29:36 +0000

So so true, Kay! What will those we share our tenderness with do with it?

Comment on Monster Baby #56 V is for Vulnerability by Kay Ross

Kay Ross — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:57:41 +0000

Lovely, thank you Ted and Lisa! And I’m thinking about the gratitude exercise – when I open up and reveal what matters to me and who/what I feel grateful for, I feel vulnerable because there’s a risk that the other person will ridicule me, reject me, or reveal that information to other people.

Comment on Monster Baby #55 A Grand Experiment by Monster Baby #55 A Grand Experiment - yesand.com

Monster Baby #55 A Grand Experiment - yesand.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:31:39 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #54 Life Unscripted: A Conversation with Dan O’Connor, Part 2 by Monster Baby #54 Life Unscripted: A Conversation with Dan O’Connor, Part 2 - yesand.com

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:50:51 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #53 Life Unscripted: A Conversation with Dan O’Connor, Part 1 by Monster Baby #53 Life Unscripted: A Conversation with Dan O’Connor, Part 1 - yesand.com

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:50:31 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #52 Lisa Goes to Clown Camp by Monster Baby #52 Lisa Goes to Clown Camp - yesand.com

Monster Baby #52 Lisa Goes to Clown Camp - yesand.com — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 22:44:04 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #42 Beyond Beliefs by Kay Ross

Kay Ross — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 11:26:48 +0000

Thanks Ted and Lisa!
And a comment about my version of the “New Choice” game. When Person A states a new, more useful version of an old belief, Person B notices Person’s A’s posture, tone of voice, volume, facial expression, breathing, emotional state… does it sound/feel like Person A truly believes the new belief? Person B also notices how the statement lands in his/her own body.
And here’s another way I use the “New Choice” improv game: When I catch myself thinking an unloving, critical, unhelpful thought about myself, I say to myself out loud “New choice!”, and I say a new, more useful belief. And I might “New choice” it several times to come up with words that really grab me in the gut. For example, when I think “Not good enough”, the logical opposite of that is “I AM good enough”, but for me that doesn’t quite land. So I tweak it: “I know that I’m good enough” or “I trust that I’m good enough.” And I’ve found that the statement that really works for me is: “I know in my bones that I’m good enough.” When I say that, I feel every cell in my body tingling.
And sorry I didn’t see you at the Singapore Improv Festival, Lisa – my team, People’s Liberation Improv, performed there, but I wasn’t able to attend.

Comment on Monster Baby #36: Less is More by Monster Baby #36: Less is More - yesand.com

Monster Baby #36: Less is More - yesand.com — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:09:48 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #35: On Aging by Monster Baby #35: On Aging - yesand.com

Monster Baby #35: On Aging - yesand.com — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 22:32:13 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #34: Listen Up! by Monster Baby #34: Listen Up! - yesand.com

Monster Baby #34: Listen Up! - yesand.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:16:08 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #33: 10 Days of Insight by Monster Baby #33: 10 Days of Insight - yesand.com

Monster Baby #33: 10 Days of Insight - yesand.com — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:25:27 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #28: Dig Deeper by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 23:19:35 +0000

Wise words, Melissa. Thanks for listening deeply.

Comment on Monster Baby #28: Dig Deeper by Melissa A Stevens

Melissa A Stevens — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:08:29 +0000

Loved this one, guys! Brought me back in touch with an “Aha!” moment I had a while back, which was: If you are someone who desires to do meaningful work in the world that is really, truly, uniquely your own (yes, I do)… and if you are one who subscribes to the idea that all you ever really have to offer that is really, truly, uniquely your own is your self (yes, I do)… then to that end, the most productive thing you can do is get to know yourself more deeply. Thank you for that reminder. <3

Comment on Spontaneity School: 10 Improv Games to Develop Courage, Compassion and Creativity by Leadership Blog

Leadership Blog — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 04:52:50 +0000

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Comment on Monster Baby #22: A Cup of Courage by Laura Acosta

Laura Acosta — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 07:03:01 +0000

Courage and tenderness … absolutely x

Comment on More Spontaneity School: Another 10 Improv Games to Enliven the Classroom or Workplace by Yes! And… | Improv->Development

Yes! And… | Improv->Development — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:54:55 +0000

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Comment on Mindful Play, Playful Mind Retreats 2016 by Lessons From Improv: Make Sure Your Meeting Messages Are Received | Conferences That Work

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:57:53 +0000

[…] “You“ is a delightful improv game I played at the Mindful Play, Playful Mind retreat in Mere Point, Maine. Players stand in a circle and the first player points to someone and […]

Comment on Barrett the Barber, or the Value of Clearing Stuff Out by susan sasha

susan sasha — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:16:57 +0000

how few words we actually need, one after reading this. Great!

Comment on Barrett the Barber, or the Value of Clearing Stuff Out by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:28:00 +0000

That would have been another great translation–I’m sure he would be a most lovable character!

Comment on Barrett the Barber, or the Value of Clearing Stuff Out by Gareth

Gareth — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:16:09 +0000

When you first re-told this tale, I thought your character was ‘Bear-at-the-Barber’. Sounded like a children’s book that I’d missed reading to my kids, and goes to show how accents swing both ways. Not only that, but our ursidian friend trimming his shaggy coat might fit into your metaphor rather neatly….

Comment on Barrett the Barber, or the Value of Clearing Stuff Out by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:09:46 +0000

Are you saying I’m spewing hot air? : )

Thank you for your kind words, Laura.

Comment on Barrett the Barber, or the Value of Clearing Stuff Out by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:08:49 +0000

Thanks, Meg! I love knowing that you’re following along

Comment on Barrett the Barber, or the Value of Clearing Stuff Out by Laura

Laura — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 06:30:56 +0000

Such a joy to read this today as I start my day… I’ve been clearing stuff out on my return so the timing is perfect. A hot air balloon uplift methinks…

Comment on Barrett the Barber, or the Value of Clearing Stuff Out by meg

meg — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:15:47 +0000

Enjoyed this one Ted. Thinking of you and appreciating your work!

Comment on Thanks, Harry Potter College (or 10 Reasons to be Thankful for the 2016 Applied Improvisation Network Conference) by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:37:19 +0000

Thanks for the kind words and for reading, Laura. I appreciate it!

Comment on Thanks, Harry Potter College (or 10 Reasons to be Thankful for the 2016 Applied Improvisation Network Conference) by Laura

Laura — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:17:27 +0000

Love your blog. Love Oxford too…

Comment on Monster Baby #9: The Monster Baby Retreat–An Interview by Lessons for #eventprofs from an improv and mindfulness workshop — Part 2 | Conferences That Work

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:35:50 +0000

[…] Ted & Lisa’s excellent Monster Baby Podcast just published David Treadwell’s interview with Ted & Lisa, which was recorded during the workshop. They explain “why they offer these retreats, what […]

Comment on Mindful Play, Playful Mind Retreats 2016 by Lessons for #eventprofs from an improv and mindfulness workshop — Part 2 | Conferences That Work

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:35:35 +0000

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Comment on Mindful Play, Playful Mind Retreats 2016 by Lessons for #eventprofs from an improv and mindfulness workshop — Part 1 | Conferences That Work

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:09:58 +0000

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Comment on Chicken Sexers, Plane Spotters, and the Elegance of TAGteaching by On improving as a developer… | bryanttunbutr

On improving as a developer… | bryanttunbutr — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:07:33 +0000

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Comment on Why I’m Not Looking Forward to the Future Anymore by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:12:47 +0000

Thanks, Meg! I’m delighted that you read the piece and that the shift proves helpful.

Comment on Why I’m Not Looking Forward to the Future Anymore by meg

meg — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 02:54:50 +0000

Love this subtle but important shift- very helpful.

Comment on Fifty Nifty Swifties by Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 20:55:41 +0000

I love this post. I laughed aloud! Thank you.

Comment on Improvisation as Spiritual Practice: A Deepening Path by patriciaryanmadson

patriciaryanmadson — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 01:29:48 +0000

Thoughtful work in your talk on Spirituality. Well done.

Comment on Pause (a new poem) by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 04:53:13 +0000

Thanks, Sue. I’d be honored.

Comment on Pause (a new poem) by suebrent

suebrent — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:06:30 +0000

Ted, love how relaxed I got just reading your poem, Pause. I’d love to share it at an upcoming Courage to Lead retreat.

Comment on AAAACCKK!!! Here’s a Wince-Worthy Example of How NOT to Use a Clicker by Gillian

Gillian — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 10:23:49 +0000

Thanks for sharing the article. I find it’s more positive, powerful & productive to learn & teach via positive reinforcement. If this lady would like to learn more about TAGteach, I’d love to help.

ps; the International TAGteach conference is in Verona, Italy from 4-6 September 2015 (keep an eye on http://www.tagteach.com). It’s gonna be brilliant & fun :0).

Comment on Kohn of Uncertainty: Raising Questions About How to Raise Kids (or Why Positive Reinforcement Might Not Be All It’s Cracked Up to Be) by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 13:31:47 +0000

Hello, Bonnie.

These are huge questions you’re stepping into and I don’t think they have easy answers–but (or, AND) the exploration will almost certainly prove fruitful.

I’d recommend Carol Dweck’s growth mindset work as a start. Praising intelligence or native ability is actually debilitating. Praising (i.e., reinforcing) effort, struggle, and resilience (i.e., process) proves supportive. You can see my Mindset 101 post (http://tedwordsblog.com/2012/10/17/mindset-101) and then read Dweck’s Mindset book as a start.

I’d be happy to talk more, too.

Thanks for your reflections,

Ted

Comment on Kohn of Uncertainty: Raising Questions About How to Raise Kids (or Why Positive Reinforcement Might Not Be All It’s Cracked Up to Be) by Bonnie Kelley-Young

Bonnie Kelley-Young — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 13:21:18 +0000

Hello Ted,

I was very interested in your reflections on Alfie Kohn and reinforcement and praise, as I am a Montessori teacher (who was steeped in Alfie Kohn’s approach to engendering intrinsic motivation rather than creating extrinsic dependence in students) and am now studying ABA, and am having some cognitive dissonance. I encounter children who need ABA in order to function optimally in the environment, but this is such a tricky business, and I am interested in any further musings you may have on the meeting of these two areas of thought.

Comment on AAAACCKK!!! Here’s a Wince-Worthy Example of How NOT to Use a Clicker by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:10:46 +0000

Thank you, Josh. Glad you liked it!

Comment on AAAACCKK!!! Here’s a Wince-Worthy Example of How NOT to Use a Clicker by Josh Pritchard

Josh Pritchard — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:58:31 +0000

I like this post. Nicely put

Comment on AAAACCKK!!! Here’s a Wince-Worthy Example of How NOT to Use a Clicker by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:49:07 +0000

I thought I might contact the business owners, yes. We’ll see how that goes!

Comment on AAAACCKK!!! Here’s a Wince-Worthy Example of How NOT to Use a Clicker by radiantkd

radiantkd — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:46:06 +0000

areyou going to comment on their web site? I am going to write the guy who did the video…

that is really scary!!!!

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Comment on Mindset 101 by Bunch of Resources about Growth Mindset | Develop Me!

Bunch of Resources about Growth Mindset | Develop Me! — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:55:42 +0000

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Comment on Spontaneity School: 10 Improv Games to Develop Courage, Compassion and Creativity by Failure, Ta-Da!! A Game for Self-Compassion | Mindfulness Alive

Failure, Ta-Da!! A Game for Self-Compassion | Mindfulness Alive — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 05:07:21 +0000

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Comment on 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Mindfulness into Your Classroom by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:12:55 +0000

Glad that was helpful, Sue. More to come!

Comment on 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Mindfulness into Your Classroom by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:12:34 +0000

Thanks for your kind words, Melissa. Let me know how they work for you!

Comment on 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Mindfulness into Your Classroom by Melissa Figge

Melissa Figge — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:27:59 +0000

Powerful ways to enhance and build community in a classroom. thanks, Ted!

Comment on 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Mindfulness into Your Classroom by suebrent

suebrent — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:17:06 +0000

That was perfect! Thank you for this simple, sussinct post.

Comment on A Deeper Kind of Play—Three New Exercises to Link Improv and Spirituality by Spiritual games - DeepFUN — DeepFUN

Spiritual games - DeepFUN — DeepFUN — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 21:41:19 +0000

[…] This, by way of illustrating an article I thought to be especially shareworthy, given the collectively spiritual playfulness of deepFUN readers. It comes to us by way of the TEDWords Blog, it’s title: “ A Deeper Kind of Play: Three New Exercises to Link Improv and Spirituality” […]

Comment on Spontaneity School: 10 Improv Games to Develop Courage, Compassion and Creativity by Teen Summer Lock-In | Young Adult Activities

Teen Summer Lock-In | Young Adult Activities — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:16:18 +0000

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Comment on Improv Wisdom Musings, Vol. 1: Let Yourself Be Changed by spaspel

spaspel — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:44:02 +0000

I think change is the only constant in improv if everyone is doing their bit…Its like a very bendy road, where you can only see a little bit ahead, and you can only assume the road will continue

Comment on 9 Reasons Why Every Conference Needs More Introverted Experiences by Kenneth Downes

Kenneth Downes — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:10:40 +0000

It have been my experience that many conference planning committees are lacking in the very introverts that would help design the balance to which you speak. I have often been the lone introvert in such groups and it can be a fierce uphill battle to convince the more extroverted learners that what they perceive to be a “complete waste of time” are the important 9 points you have listed. Susan Cain’s book makes the point that our western culture tends to value extroverted practice over introverted, often to our detriment. Nice piece Ted!

Comment on 9 Reasons Why Every Conference Needs More Introverted Experiences by Jake Calabrese

Jake Calabrese — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:02:47 +0000

Excellent! The idea of going session to session is always exhausting! The time spent “in the halls” is often scoffed at – but it is the best “session” you can attend.
Love this “My mind stumbles and lurches, zombie-like… ” so true!

Comment on 9 Reasons Why Every Conference Needs More Introverted Experiences by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:34:44 +0000

Hi there, Tobias. I’m glad to hear you might join the fun in Austin.

The official deadline for proposals was just this past Sunday, but the link for submitting still looks open, as of June 5th at 11:30 AM. Try this: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TiiVMtZOvkTWuDrlsSAggoN5KLfk6bdQM83zMkruQh4/viewform?usp=send_form

Alternatively, you could contact Andy Crouch, the conference coordinator. If you send me an e-mail directly, I can connect you to him.

Comment on 9 Reasons Why Every Conference Needs More Introverted Experiences by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:31:22 +0000

Thanks, David!

Comment on 9 Reasons Why Every Conference Needs More Introverted Experiences by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:31:03 +0000

I quietly acknowledge your clapping, Blair. Thanks for reading.

Comment on 9 Reasons Why Every Conference Needs More Introverted Experiences by Tobias

Tobias — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:28:57 +0000

This encourages me to attend. Also interested to know if you are still accepting session proposals.

Comment on 9 Reasons Why Every Conference Needs More Introverted Experiences by dtreadw575@aol.com

dtreadw575@aol.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:35:17 +0000

Terrific, Ted! You slammed it again. David

Comment on 9 Reasons Why Every Conference Needs More Introverted Experiences by Blair Forlaw

Blair Forlaw — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 05:36:17 +0000

Yes! (Sound of an introvert clapping…)

Comment on Paths in Parallel (Part 2 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Defining the Undefinable (Part 1 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Fri, 30 May 2014 23:47:52 +0000

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Comment on 2015 Way of the Mindful Improvisor Workshops by Spontaneity School: 10 Improv Games to Develop Courage, Compassion and Creativity | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 17:47:53 +0000

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Comment on Spontaneity School: 10 Improv Games to Develop Courage, Compassion and Creativity by Spontaneity and Improv | Strive.

Spontaneity and Improv | Strive. — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:50:56 +0000

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Comment on Spontaneity School: 10 Improv Games to Develop Courage, Compassion and Creativity by Consider Improv | So. Consider

Consider Improv | So. Consider — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 15:05:27 +0000

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Comment on The Transformative Failure Bow (Part 1 of 2) by Tobias Mayer (@tobiasmayer)

Tobias Mayer (@tobiasmayer) — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:22:00 +0000

Just found this. Great post (and great blog). I learned the failure Bow from Matt Smith. Wonderful teacher and improvisor. In case you haven’t sen his TedX talk/action on the topic, it is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXuD2zHVeB0

Comment on A Visionary Victory for Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks: How a New Way of Thinking Bonded a Team and Brought Home a Championship by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 21:29:17 +0000

Thanks, Ken.

Indeed, it’s an approach that may not get quick results, but over time builds a completely different kind of cohesion and commitment.

Comment on A Visionary Victory for Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks: How a New Way of Thinking Bonded a Team and Brought Home a Championship by Kenneth Downes

Kenneth Downes — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:18:45 +0000

Well said Ted! I see many of the same qualities in your own coaching and agree that the positive coaching road less traveled often leads to superior outcomes, although it can and does take time to build that ethos within the team/system. Peace! Ken

Comment on A Positive-Minded Primer on Punishment and Reinforcement–with a Buddhist Twist (Part 1 of 2) by A Visionary Victory for Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks: How a New Way of Thinking Bonded a Team and Brought Home a Championship | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:43:22 +0000

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Comment on The Wisdom of Mistakes by A Visionary Victory for Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks: How a New Way of Thinking Bonded a Team and Brought Home a Championship | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:43:19 +0000

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Comment on Mindset 101 by A Visionary Victory for Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks: How a New Way of Thinking Bonded a Team and Brought Home a Championship | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:43:17 +0000

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Comment on The Transformative Failure Bow (Part 2 of 2) by The Failure Bow — DeepFUN

The Failure Bow — DeepFUN — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:10:47 +0000

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Comment on Superman pose by Sailor Moon’s Heroic Lady Poses

Sailor Moon’s Heroic Lady Poses — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:05:11 +0000

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Comment on The Transformative Failure Bow (Part 1 of 2) by Under Pressure (The Wisdom of Mistakes Follow-Up Interview) | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:59:21 +0000

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Comment on Mindset 101 by Under Pressure (The Wisdom of Mistakes Follow-Up Interview) | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:59:18 +0000

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Comment on The Wisdom of Mistakes by Under Pressure (The Wisdom of Mistakes Follow-Up Interview) | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:59:14 +0000

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Comment on Chicken Sexers, Plane Spotters, and the Elegance of TAGteaching by Jamie Longmuir | Software Craftsmanship NA – Part 1

Jamie Longmuir | Software Craftsmanship NA – Part 1 — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:30:12 +0000

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Comment on The Wisdom of Mistakes by ksbeth

ksbeth — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 06:54:16 +0000

wonderful and true. so great that you took this journey to understanding. (ps andy g is my favorite artist, both for his work and his philosophy). the future kids you teach will all benefit from your learning.

Comment on The Wisdom of Mistakes by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 04:53:06 +0000

That’s a great question, Susan! I sense that at least part of the answer lies in helping them develop that growth mindset, first, and then giving them more skills to translate their learning experience on their own terms. It’s like an inoculation to the debilitating aspects of criticism. Corrective information coming in? OK, activate translators and listen for possibilities for playful improvement. And so on….

Comment on The Wisdom of Mistakes by Susan Brannigan-Rampp

Susan Brannigan-Rampp — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 04:41:58 +0000

Maybe it’s not the “errors” or the “mistakes” but the need for “asset” language — “learning opportunities”, “attempts”, “risk-taking”. Every success starts with one step — some forward, some sideways, some backward but always in motion. How do we help keep students believing in themselves when they perceive that others don’t believe in them — whether the case is true or not? Positively affecting self-perceptions in that mindset is of interest to me as an educator.

Comment on Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:53:15 +0000

Thanks for reading, Georgie. I’d love to hear more about how you see these thoughts connecting to your experiences as a priestess!

Comment on Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:52:28 +0000

Thanks for the link, Bernie. Great stuff!

Comment on Stillness at Summer’s End: Reflections from a Silent Retreat by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:52:11 +0000

Thanks for your kind words, Benedicta. I’m already enjoying bringing my new perspective back to the kids. It’s amazing how much more confident I am about sharing what I’ve been learning….

Comment on Defining the Undefinable (Part 1 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:50:04 +0000

Well said, Candy. Every moment a decision, every moment a creation.

Comment on Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:49:28 +0000

Fantastic, Leif. Thanks for the link–I’ll look forward to checking it out–and we’ll keep you posted on the next workshop. Cort and I (and Lisa and I) are intending to offer a second round of each next summer, if not sooner.

Comment on Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Leif Hansen

Leif Hansen — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:45:31 +0000

Ted, as I think I mentioned elsewhere, but I’ll say again that you are writing my heart and passion and very soul’s path on these topics -I’ve been calling it Lila ( Sanskrit for “Divine Play”) and doing Lila Retreats 🙂 I love the research and thought you’ve put into this, thank you. And if you didn’t know Pronoia is my favorite word (is even tattoed on my body, underneath my divine donut.)

I so wish I was at your last retreat and hope that we can play together in the near future. I made the happy discovery this morning (as I mentioned to you on facebook) that Osho expounds on the 110th tantric technique “Gracious one, play. The universe is an empty shell wherein your mind frolics infintely.” -You will LOVE this…check it out here: http://www.meditationiseasy.com/mCorner/techniques/Vigyan_bhairav_tantra/110.php

Comment on Defining the Undefinable (Part 1 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Candy

Candy — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 19:12:59 +0000

The older I get the more I appreciate that the Universe is full of new ideas every second, which we, as improvisers tap into when we “decide” to be onstage and “create.” My mindfulness is to take that deep breath, smile at the universe, and say, “yes, and…” with every encounter, both on and offstage.

Comment on Stillness at Summer’s End: Reflections from a Silent Retreat by radiantkd

radiantkd — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:08:18 +0000

ted, wonderful reflection. It feels like a perfect end to the year of exploring. I love that you took time to provide such a detailed report. I felt as if I was there with you. I love the record of the year that is here in Ted Words. This is so you.

Comment on Stillness at Summer’s End: Reflections from a Silent Retreat by Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:06:12 +0000

Ted, this reflection is wonderful. I am reading it in Maine in the still of the early morning fog by the sea. It feels so connected, so *you*…what a wonderful way to complete this year. Bravo!

Comment on Stillness at Summer’s End: Reflections from a Silent Retreat by bbwiththeflow

bbwiththeflow — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 08:51:46 +0000

Thank you, dear Ted. I slowed down myself. Though I am not leaving the word of words for now, I thank you for the journeys you have shared here. Wishing you all the very best in your new school year. I am sure they are all happy to have you back. Inspiring teacher before the sabbatical – now what gifts will you shower upon all? And be able to receive? Love. BB

Comment on Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Bernie DeKoven

Bernie DeKoven — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:26:03 +0000

this is a gift. connecting improvisational play with the spiritual experience is something that can take us to the heart of both. i’ve made a similar effort, though more for fun, perhaps. http://www.deepfun.com/fun/2012/12/games-for-the-spirit/

Comment on Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Georgie Craig

Georgie Craig — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:35:18 +0000

As an improvise and witch I love these offerings. I will pass these on to my friends and fellow priestesses. Thank you!

Comment on A Deeper Kind of Play—Three New Exercises to Link Improv and Spirituality by Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:41:02 +0000

[…] second improvisation and spirituality exercise that Cort and I introduced derived from “Invocation,” an experience I first learned in a […]

Comment on Paths in Parallel (Part 2 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:40:57 +0000

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Comment on Defining the Undefinable (Part 1 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Calling Our World Into Being (Part 3 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) | TED WORDS. Insights and inquiries for inspired learning.

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:40:55 +0000

[…] Part 1 of this three-part post introduced a working definition for spirituality—the whole-person practice of awakening, feeling, and expressing a connection to larger Mystery and deeper meaning—and for improvisation—the in-the-moment art of active creating in relationship to the many offers coming from one’s inner life and immediately surrounding circumstances. […]

Comment on About TED WORDS by Nathalie Van Renterghem

Nathalie Van Renterghem — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:01:08 +0000

Hello Ted, great blog! I run a two day workshop in Belgium (next one in two weekd) called “Living Impro” with my friend Ingrid who works as a Gestalt Therapist. For years we had been saying that our backgrounds have so many similarities and developing this workshop and running it only made that idea stronger. We mix improv exersises with meditation and awareness activities in order to achieve a stronger feeling of connection (inside and outside), a higher level of perception, and a bigger trust in interacting with anything that comes to us. Thanks for your words. It’s truth: words are just words, though we do need them to develop shared ideas. Most of our writings are in Dutch, some in English – maybe not the most related-to-this ones, anyway: http://improvisatietheater.wordpress.com/category/english/
Do you know Zenprov from Marshall C Stern and Nancy Howland Walker? If not, join their fb-group https://www.facebook.com/groups/zenprov/ – I met them few weeks ago and their workshop, even if just a short one, was very inspiring to me.
I love how you describe how to embrace contradictions. This is a wise way of talking about “breaking the rules”.

Comment on Paths in Parallel (Part 2 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by patriciaryanmadson

patriciaryanmadson — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:18:11 +0000

Well said. Clear writing about profound doings. Keep it up Ted.

Comment on Paths in Parallel (Part 2 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by Ted DesMaisons

Ted DesMaisons — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:26:57 +0000

Thank you, D. I’m honored that you read.

Comment on Paths in Parallel (Part 2 in a 3-part series on Improvisation and Spirituality) by dtreadw575@aol.com

dtreadw575@aol.com — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:38:56 +0000

Brilliant, Ted, brilliant…