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My colour journey!!

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I’m delighted to have joined art skills classes, initially feeling naive and anxious about where to start. However, under the guidance of Priyanka ma’am and Neha ma’am, I created various art pieces such as tissue paper art and lippan art, with the latter becoming my favorite, adorning my home as a unique nameplate. Additionally, learning wall painting was an incredible experience, unlike anything I’ve encountered before. Overall, the journey felt like a roller coaster ride, with initial uncertainties transforming into awe-inspiring final products.

Are you Theist, Atheist or Agnostic

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Whether you are a Theist or an Atheist or an Agnostic? We all have our own believes and values. Something that I was delved to think or question. CT class helped me question my belief, my values and my ethics. How we as a human develop our own beliefs through our thinking and experiences, how we keep on evolving based on some new exploration and experiences. Its okay to believe something that doesn’t exist at the same time its equally important to question what we are asked to believe. Learning the art to question and develop your own thought proces is something that Critical Thinking taught me this time.

Information, Knowledge and Intellect, terms which we may use commonly without actually thinking the true meaning that we are conveying. A group discussion by Parag Sir did help us re-think the terms we know and how we actually apply in our daily life without actually noticing.

Life class – Love (Beta) (Day 5 & 6)

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Life class continues to be a fun, philosophical ride. Having finished with the 7 habits, we had Love class this time, where we learnt about the types of pain (legitimate and illegitimate), as well as discipline, and what real love looks like.

My key takeaways was how to build discipline realistically – not to rush everything at once, but to take things one day at a time, and being consistent. I also got to know of a recommended self-help book – “The Road Less Travelled” by Scott Peck, and I am going to check it out at the earliest.

I like how we were set up with a random person from the class, and got to know them better. My conversations with Mahmood sir were illuminating, and we shared conversation about life and world, and I learnt to consider new perspectives which I appreciate.

I also appreciate the potluck as it brought us closer, a lighthearted moment in between the sessions.

The movie served as a CFU for all our learnings – as well as being a valuable experience for what NOT to do in some situations 😛

BETA – LOVE (SESSION 5 AND 6)

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Entering the magical world of the “Love” class had me excited because, well, love is just so interesting! I’ve been through the happy and tough parts of love, so I was eager to learn new things and maybe make sense of my own experiences. Even though I didn’t read “The Road Less Travelled” by Scott Peck, the cool stuff the facilitators shared totally made sense to me. Legitimate pain and illegitimate pain were like new puzzle pieces that fit into my understanding.

I liked when we all shared in groups and talked about our feelings. That part always helps me learn from others. But you know what? I kinda wished we moved around more or did more activities to really get the lessons into our hearts. There were fewer games and stuff this time compared to the class about the 7 habits.

The potluck thing was a surprise, but it made the class feel like a big family dinner, which was nice. The movie we watched on the last day was cool, but what if we flipped things around? Imagine watching the movie on the first day and then having the class connect the lessons to it. Oh, and a fun game or quiz between two groups on the last could make it super fun!

Big thanks to our facilitators, Jyoti Banthia and Sufyan Saiyed. They were calm and understanding, like the cool big siblings you can talk to about anything. They shared their wisdom, and I’m thankful for that. Can’t wait for the next edition!

7 habits & Love class- Beta (Days 5 & 6)

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Days 5 & 6 offered us new perspectives as we explored the complex concepts of discipline and love. It’s funny how life gives you reality check sometimes, and one of the most important lessons we learned was that life is challenging. The irony is that the difficulty seems to lessen as soon as we completely understand and embrace this fact. Knowing life’s challenges reduces their complexity, much like deciphering a hidden code.

As we investigated the ideas of legitimate and illegitimate suffering, our inquiry into the understanding of pain took an intriguing turn. Even while I debated calling some illegitimate pain unjustified, I couldn’t argue against the need of accepting and recognizing it. Maybe I simply dislike the fact that some pain is so disregarded by society that its cause becomes logically insignificant to the person too leading them to repress it. 

Discipline turned into a focus, and a fellow member said something that stuck with me- love is a verb which is an action word, and love as an action, necessitates discipline. It was quite beautifully put according to me. Our investigation of the four discipline tools –  delaying gratification, acceptance of responsibility, dedication to truth, and balancing – opened up a world of introspection. My group was assigned the task of explaining acceptance of responsibility, which turned out to be not only entertaining but also extremely insightful.

According to Scott Peck, the discussions on love were equally fascinating, ranging from personal definitions to debunking misconceptions and exploring non-examples. Love, as we discovered, transcends conventional notions, and it was eye-opening to challenge our preconceived notions about it.

We concluded the day by watching the film “Fair Play.” Even though I didn’t particularly like it, it did a good job of portraying the harsh reality of the power relationships between men and women. It served as a sobering reminder of how intricately relationships are constructed. All in all, I had a great time during these sessions, and I want to express my gratitude to the school and our facilitators for providing such a rich educational environment. We are continuing to explore the complexities of life, and I am grateful for the insights and lessons gained. I am looking forward to the next and sadly our last 2 sessions with great anticipation.

Beta_7 Habits & Love_2023-24′(Day 5&6)

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Grateful to the facilitators for the insightful life class on love, covering aspects like pain, discipline, responsibility, truth, balance, openness to challenges, and delayed gratification. This impactful session not only fostered personal and professional growth but also included engaging activities like games and debates, deepening our understanding of the subject. My thanks extend to the school and facilitators Jyoti Ma’am and Sufyan Sir for providing valuable growth opportunities for teachers. The recent enriching session fuels anticipation for upcoming ones, reinforcing our commitment to continuous learning and the pursuit of fresh insights.

Life class day 3 & 4 (7 Habits & Love: Beta)

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I grew up knowing about the 7 Habits as an FS Alumni, however, experiencing them as an adult under the guidance of Sufiyan Sir and Jyoti Ma’am was an entirely different story. These two days consisted of a combination of reflection, teamwork, and self-discovery.
We began with a recap before moving on to Habit 4: Think Win-Win. We played games and spoke about scenarios that helped me view these tendencies in a more mature light. Habit 5 was the next topic, which was seek first to understand and then to be understood. We had a listening circle for this and it dealt with verbal and nonverbal communication as well as the essence of listening. Parag Sir and the entire listening circle imparted a lot of wisdom to us on its importance in this noisy world. I realised that genuine listening is somewhat uncommon today.
Next was the outdoor adventure at KG Farm, with an emphasis on Habit 6 – “synergy.” However, we initially became overly fixated on winning the games. We learned the value of teamwork through the intense, entertaining, and even rowdy gameplay, especially tug of war. We tackled Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw, which is about taking care of yourself so you last longer, just like an axe. The way we studied listening through role-playing and games struck me as the most significant aspect of these days. We developed these behaviors because of the atmosphere in the classroom.
Thanks to Jyoti Ma’am and Sufiyan Sir for making these two days not only jam-packed with knowledge but also incredibly entertaining. I would also like to thank Fountainhead School for sustaining this educational process not just for the students but also for the staff. Now that the 7 Habits journey has commenced, I’m eager to see what lies ahead.

7 habits & Love

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Like the previous sessions, thoroughly enjoyed session 5 & 6 as well. We navigated through the various aspects of love, pain, discipline…things which affect us alot. Would like to apply the learnings from these to improve my quality of life.

I really appreciate all the members and the facilitators for making it enjoyable and enriching it with their experiences.

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