This episode talks about an essential ingredient and starting point for being a "good mentor" for Dawn, the-every-young person-becoming-young-adult. Before sharing one's wisdom, one must know who one is sharing one's wisdom with. Hence the question, "Who is Dawn?" Only after activating the empathetic sensibility and stepping into Dawn's worlds can one open the treasure chest to share the collected gems and nuggets of one's wisdom.
Quote: "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
T-shirt idea: "I've been AI'd"
Locating Dawn - Where is Dawn?
The study of generations and their characteristics is an important field of research in sociology and psychology. Over the years, several generations have been identified based on their birth years and common experiences. Below is a brief introduction to the terms for the generations, starting from Generation Alpha to the GI Generation.
In addition to the above, when talking about generations, there has also been reference to Gen-Meta (Individuals, who since birth, who have had the option of living in both a physical world and a digital world). Our focus in this episode will be Gen-Z. The above information was a hybrid product of an information search on ChatGPT and some editing and revising on my part.
Ideas for a Competency-Based Curriculum for the 21st Century:
-Emotional Intelligence, -Conflict Resolution, -Communication Skills, -Meaning Making, -Citizenship & Activism, -Financial Literacy, -Fostering Creativity, -Problem-solving, -Self-Care, -Critical Thinking, DOT, DOT, DOT.
Helpful Resources:
1) "Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emmerson: Nature by Ralph Waldo EMERSON read by Various | Full Audio Book - YouTube
2) "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau: Walden (FULL Audiobook) - YouTube
3) "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau: CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE - Full AudioBook - Henry David Thoreau - YouTube
Related Episodes:
1) Episode 71 - Advice for a young person: Episode 71 - Advice for a young person - A Steve, Captain Jack and Danielson book and podcast debrief | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe
2) Episode 8 - The Benefits of Self-Prescribing Nature in a Tumultuous World: Episode 8 - The Benefits of Self-Prescribing Nature in a Tumultuous World | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe
3) Episode 77 - The Hard Case for Self-Care: Episode 77 - The Hard Case for Self-Care - A time to Notice | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe
A Parting Salutations:
Thank-you for joining me for another meeting of the minds. As always, the conversation is ongoing and continuous.
Peace, take care, be well, and share
The Hopeful Humanist -
Episode 84 - Hope and Openness for Healing and Recovery
Episode 83 - Pickleball Etiquette as an Allegory for Life
Episode 82 - Getting right with being wrong
Episode 81 - The Novel First Sentence & Journal Prompt Project
Episode 80 - Dreaming about the Hero’s Journey
Episode 78 - Savouring Spring, Walden, and ChatGPT
Episode 77 - The Hard Case for Self-Care - A time to Notice
Episode 76 - Getting my ACT together
Episode 75 - On being responsible for the words we use - A question ...
Episode 74 - Getting to Dry - A short ”Sounds-Story” & ”Audio-Sound-Blot”
Episode 73 - Uncommon Role Models & Gained Perspective
Episode 72 - Hot tub blitherings - ”What will you do today?”
Episode 71 - Advice for a young person - A Steve, Captain Jack and Danielson book and podcast debrief
Episode 70 - Poetry - An antidote for aloneness - A deeper connection with Emily Dickinson
Episode 69 - Rising Thoughts with Emily Dickinson
Episode 68 - Life Coaching Questions Answered by Sarah Crawte
Episode 67 - Expanding the dashboard: Covid-19, mental health and substance use
Episode 66 - ”I don‘t have enough time for self-care” and other constraints to Inter-Being Wellness
Episode 65 - Blithering Thoughts about Generations
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Good Mood Revolution
Your Sleep Guru Podcast
Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
Men Do Talk Podcast
The Dr. John Delony Show
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris