When I bring in a visualization exercise, things happen. Students finally get a glimpse of their own inner lives. They see the relevance. We create a space for discussion and suddenly students articulate their heart connections. Many have never expressed such private views.
Relief shines in their faces.
We need to give more attention to developing the inner tools of students. Joseph Campbell emphasized that idea. We need to teach how to dispel negative and debilitating beliefs that limit potential. We need to teach non-judgement and a common language of spirit. Certainly students are so hungry to find a deeper meaning in life and have more validity for a sense of their spiritual selves.