#31 Follow Your Heart

One day someone is going to tell you to believe in yourself, even though you don't know what that means exactly.

#30 Letter to Youth

In this presentation I describe the development of the thinking that led me to a method of instruction I've called the way home, which is an artificial/educational tool for acting out psycho-social development.

Belonging & Individual Development in Education / Network Group Meeting Alice Springs

A story about innocence turned rogue in a small boy on a narrow bridge.

#29 Wolves Underwater

Freedom is a story in two parts, you've probably heard the first.

#28 On Freedom

This is the beginning of a new chapter, and a note on therapeutic relationships in education. It contains two stories and an introduction to forgiveness.

#27 [Instructions] On therapeutic relationships in education

This is the third step, to gather, also the end of the second chapter and the beginning of a new way through, to understand. Its a mouthful of precise language.

#26 On Course (Back from Mexico)

The second step on the way home. Is this Art? And an attempt to understand a conversation about abortion.

#25 Escuchar

The first step on the way home is to sit down. This letter features Mr Puebla, the Little Clown and other examples.

#24 First Step

This is letter is about looking for home and what it might mean to help others who are looking for it too. Its also an introduction to a project I'm currently undertaking at Arquetopia in Puebla, Mexico.And online version of this letter is at danielsilver.workIncluding a YouTube video of a story I make reference to in this episode.

This is letter is about looking for home and what it might mean to help others who are looking for it too. Its also an introduction to a project I'm currently undertaking at Arquetopia in Puebla, Mexico. And online version of this letter is at danielsilver.work Including a YouTube video of a story I make reference to in this episode.

#23 Residence

A series of letters, stories and reflections on the way home. Daniel Silver is a poet, storyteller, art therapist and educator. Based in NT. Written versions of each episode along with photographs can be found at danielsilver.work. Or follow @danielsilver._ on Instagram.

I arrived after dark in Mexico City with one word of Spanish. By the end of the following day I was left with impressions. And something about distance.

#22 Mexican Impression

This episode picks up where the last left off, with fragments and some old stories, and the promise of new ones.You can read an online version at danielsilver.workNote: The story of Murayana comes from Arnhem Land. I first heard it when I found an old recording from a project that took place at Gapuwiyak School in 2005. After that I asked some of my friends and family for more details. What I’ve written here is only a fragment.

This episode picks up where the last left off, with fragments and some old stories, and the promise of new ones. You can read an online version at danielsilver.work Note: The story of Murayana comes from Arnhem Land. I first heard it when I found an old recording from a project that took place at Gapuwiyak School in 2005. After that I asked some of my friends and family for more details. What I’ve written here is only a fragment.

#21 The Return

This letter deals with doubt and the path of understanding without jumping to conclusions. It also describes meditation.You can read it here danielsilver.work

This letter deals with doubt and the path of understanding without jumping to conclusions. It also describes meditation. You can read it here danielsilver.work

Letters Home #19 Ambivalence

I hope this fragment sheds some light on the tyranny of comfort.

Letters Home #18 Fragments

This letter is about the sweet nectar contained in stories.You can read it at danielsilver.work

This letter is about the sweet nectar contained in stories. You can read it at danielsilver.work

Letters Home #17 Exegesis

This letter is a little rusty. Its about bedtime stories and Yolngu spirituality.

Letters Home #16 Bedtime Stories

In this letter an old story comes to an end and the scene is set for another turn round the sun.

Letters Home #15 Birthday

This is part two of a story from Alice Springs. Its about love and birth and separation and therapy.

Letters Home #14 House of Tallulah (Part 2)

This letter comes from Alice Springs. Its about a cafe that serves directions.

Letters Home #13 House of Tallulah (Part 1)

This letter deals with a very sensitive theme. Its about what it feels like to give up on a dream, perhaps its also about the origins of prayer and ritual. Its as far as I ever thought I'd go.

Letters Home #12 A Way Out

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"It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.
This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions."

An 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

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This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

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You don't have to like tennis to like this. There is so much to learn from how this rivalry made each player better. This series explores the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.

A 7 part series on Federer and Nadal

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

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In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.  Support us by supporting our sponsors!

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"We are a lot harder to read than we think" At work, studies show that others have a better perceptions of our strengths and weaknesses than we do. I've come to believe that I must validate how others view me, I cannot assume my understanding is correct without validation. This episode is fascinating, learn how to have a more accurate view of how others see you.

"The short answer is: people don't see us the way we see ourselves."

Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of "No One Understands You and What to Do About It," explains the science of perception.

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Understand How People See You

"Agility = the opposite of rigidity". "The ability to change your mind is a superpower." When someone gives you feedback, try not to think 'is this true or not?' Try to think 'what can I learn from this?' Sometimes you learn you don't agree but you have a good reason why. "The good learn from everyone and everything. The average from themselves. The stupid already know everything." Socrates.

"Enrollment agility = what to do with our thoughts and emotions internally that

Susan David, author of "Emotional Agility" and psychologist at Harvard Medical School, on learning to unhook from strong feelings.

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