Making Links

Ten years ago, in a movement class at the Drama Centre London we were exploring circles, specifically circles of movement. What circles can we create with our bodies? With parts of our bodies, our minds and so forth. The signification came when we realised that life, plays, characters, history, thoughts, are their own circles. Everything in connected and interconnect, they overlap and create wonderful patters that contribute to the creativity and validity of our own circle of life. Circles are constant, donate a sense of movement and express that our life is a constant state of fluidity; as is our thinking.

Wednesday's Skype call (which included students from all modules) was a reminder to me that I must keep remembering to link back what I am doing throughout module 3. One student mentioned "Reflection on action" and "Reflection in action" which we learnt about in module 1. This lightbulb moment reminded me of the importance of linking back and being ever present within my practice. 

Reflection on action: is to reflect upon your teachings after the event has taken place.

Reflection in action: is to reflect during your teaching.

Now, relate this to my current research project in module 3, this becomes ever as important. There is no use finding data and conducting research if I don't reflect upon it. What findings am I coming across and how does this relate to me? How does it make me feel? Does this change my opinions or perspective on it? What does it reveal in me? What links do you find in your practice? What circles can you create? 

Finally, I apologise for the lame Disney quote, but actually, I found it rather profound!