SHF2

Human beings are learning machines – and creative machines too. We are programmed to learn and to love. Learning happens like this (Kolb tells us):

Life is full of millions of experiences – and the vast majority get 'processed' without problems. We have an experience and learn from it. Ready for the next lesson?

Reflection is the process that helps us learn. To reflect we need time, support, and a willingness to learn.

If we're too busy, we can't learn from an experience – we're rushing on to the next one. If we feel unsupported, or unloved, or the emotion of the experience is too intense, we don't learn either. We get stuck instead.

Let's just look at what happens to emotions...