Today I’m talking to Laurie Police Short, author of When Changing Nothing Changes Everything. In this episode we’re talking about how changing perspective can alter behavior and ultimately our life.
With the help of four different lenses, Laurie shows you how the way you see can have an impact on how you live. This is deeply personal to me as I truly believe that teachers have the power to have the biggest impact on so many lives but the daily grind can definitely get in the way of our purpose.
Laurie walks us through four lenses:
The Big View: Our life isn’t merely shaped by the things that happen to us, it is also shaped by the way we live.
The Present View: Keep our eyes focused on what is in front of us is the only way to see the path ahead.
The Rear View: We don’t look back to stay back, we look back so we can choose what to take into our future. Otherwise stuff follows us without our vote.
The Higher View: Need is around us in every form, and when we allow it to be in front of us, something magical happens to our eyes.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
•The moment that changed Laurie’s own life – and planted the seed for her to write the book
•What are the four “lenses” that will change the way you see life and what happens when you look through each one
•The one movie that every teacher should watch and it can change your perspective on life
•What we can do if we’re getting caught up with focusing on the wrong things
•Why it’s so important to tune in to what’s happening around you
•How you can reframe the past to decide what you want to include in your future and change the story in your head
•How we can actually heal from our pain and why thinking of our lives as a “story” can be so hopeful
•Why taking the higher view can lead to you making the most of every single moment of your life
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Today I’m talking to Laurie Police Short, author of When Changing Nothing Changes Everything. In this episode we’re talking about how changing perspective can alter behavior and ultimately our life.
With the help of four different lenses, Laurie shows you how the way you see can have an impact on how you live. This is deeply personal to me as I truly believe that teachers have the power to have the biggest impact on so many lives but the daily grind can definitely get in the way of our purpose.
Laurie walks us through four lenses:
The Big View: Our life isn’t merely shaped by the things that happen to us, it is also shaped by the way we live.
The Present View: Keep our eyes focused on what is in front of us is the only way to see the path ahead.
The Rear View: We don’t look back to stay back, we look back so we can choose what to take into our future. Otherwise stuff follows us without our vote.
The Higher View: Need is around us in every form, and when we allow it to be in front of us, something magical happens to our eyes.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
•The moment that changed Laurie’s own life – and planted the seed for her to write the book
•What are the four “lenses” that will change the way you see life and what happens when you look through each one
•The one movie that every teacher should watch and it can change your perspective on life
•What we can do if we’re getting caught up with focusing on the wrong things
•Why it’s so important to tune in to what’s happening around you
•How you can reframe the past to decide what you want to include in your future and change the story in your head
•How we can actually heal from our pain and why thinking of our lives as a “story” can be so hopeful
•Why taking the higher view can lead to you making the most of every single moment of your life
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
LINKS & RESOURCES
For more information about Laurie Short:
When Changing Nothing Changes Everything by Laurie Polich Short
Laurie Short Website
Laurie Short Book and Companion Guide *video series link to follow at end of month
Follow Laurie on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @lauriepshort
Eckhart Tolle:
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Curt Thompson:
Being Unknown
Links on Oprah:
Super Soul Sunday
Carolyn Myss
LINKS & RESOURCES
For more information about Laurie Short:
When Changing Nothing Changes Everything by Laurie Polich Short
Laurie Short Book and Companion Guide *video series link to follow at end of month
Follow Laurie on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @lauriepshort
Eckhart Tolle:
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Curt Thompson:
Links on Oprah:
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Yes, the day has come!
After a long time deciding if, I finally said when.
Thank you SO much for your encouragement, show suggestions and help getting Art Made Easy off the ground.
Many of you were so pumped about this show but confessed that you had no idea what a podcast was. I love you guys for your unbridled enthusiasm.
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A podcast is a free radio show. The host (me!) interviews guests or talks about a favorite subject. You get to listen through your computer, laptop or smart phone. I like to listen to my favorite podcasts in my car during long travel days or on my walks via set of ear buds and my iPhone.
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And now onto the show…
For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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Please would it be possible to have this podcast be presented additionally as text? Not all of all enjoy listening to a show, some of us enjoy the chance to read the text more.
It would be a LONG document! My podcasts are lengthy (50 minutes) so transcribing can get pricey. Also, transcribing long conversations is never easy and the content is often lost. I’m not a huge fan of it, so it probably wont happen anytime soon. I understand your request for multiple platforms. Thanks for being a listener 🙂
So fun to be on the podcast with you Patty! Thanks for being such a gracious host. You are welcome to transcribe the conversation for the listener who asked if you want- though you did a great summary above and they could get more details from the book!:)