Today’s episode explores the concept of spaciousness, or yutori, as a form of resistance against societal pressures and a path towards personal healing and enoughness. The author of the source article, Jaime Hoerricks, PhD, reflects on how healing has led to unmasking and a decrease in traditional ambition, allowing for a focus on presence and connection in their teaching. This shift is presented not as a regression, but as a deliberate choice to prioritise well-being and authentic engagement over external metrics and performance, particularly in a demanding educational system. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks advocates for creating space and time for both oneself and students, fostering a sense of wholeness and acceptance in a world that often demands constant striving.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/spaciousness-in-a-time-of-collapse
Let me know what you think.
The AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.
