Aristotle and eudaimonia: Unfolding from within

Aristotle and eudaimonia: Unfolding from within

‘‘If happiness is activity in accordance with virtue, it is reasonable that it should be in accordance with the highest virtue; and this will be that of the best thing in us.’’ – Aristotle Joar Vitterso writes that the exercise of virtues, or what is often termed...
Feelings, meanings, and the inner landscape in education

Feelings, meanings, and the inner landscape in education

We live in an emotionally-phobic society. There is a deep distrust and fear of feeling and emotion, such that this essential aspect of our humanity is largely left out of social, educational and organisational life. When someone asks how you are do you reply honestly?...
The educative power of presence

The educative power of presence

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou The most important element that we bring to any human endeavour or interaction is the quality of our own...