The Sense of Life
Join Chinyelu Kunz and Molly Brett as they talk about the Senses. Waldorf Education addresses healthy human development from many perspectives and points of view and knowledge of the 12 senses is critical to understanding healthy human development. One of Rudolf Steiner’s many contributions is the understanding that we actually have 12 senses and after birth, they all require further development. Not only do the senses unite the inner and outer world in each one of us but they also make it possible for us as individuals to interact with others in healthy ways as well as be fully grounded in our bodies. It takes a long time for the senses to develop and there is a scaffolding of sorts that takes place as the Foundational, Middle and then Higher senses develop from birth to age 21. The development of the 4 Foundational senses, which are the Sense of Touch, the Sense of Life, the Sense of Self Movement, and the Sense of Balance, takes place during the time from birth to 7 and their healthy development is critical to further development of the other senses. Join us as we begin the journey to understanding the 4 foundational senses. The Sense of Life The Sense of Life is felt inwardly especially when our body is out of balance or not functioning well. Are you hungry? tired? in pain? restless? When we have these experiences then our sense of life lets us know that our body needs nurturing so that we can return to health and harmony. We cannot rely on our young child to tell us when something is off-balance in their body or doesn't feel quite right. We can see it in their behavior! Meltdowns, irritable and grumpy moods, crying, lack of interest, negotiating, obsessive and compulsive behavior as well as other behaviors that give us clues. In this episode we'll talk about the sense of life, ways to strengthen it as well as what gets in the way, and what signs to look for.
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