The entire day had a sense of flow and ease, and of course you created it. I was touched by how you made everyone feel welcomed and respected. You were present for those who arrived on time and you took care of late comers with your warm and accepting presence — answering the phone, giving directions, finding an additional chair, and continuing the teaching — all of these you did as one seamless act without a sense of disruption to the class. Therefore, the teaching didn’t seem separate from other logistical activities. In fact your ways of handling logistics was an implicit part of the teaching — the application of the material in real time.
Regarding the content, you applied the same sense of flow to your presentation of this rich material. Although the sequence of the teaching followed a structure, there was no sense of rigidity that separated one topic from the next. It was all a natural flow coming out of your presence and connection with everyone rather than following a printed outline. Everything felt easy and simple, making me and perhaps others more relaxed and receptive to the content. As the day progressed the room felt more personal, intimate, and contactful.
I appreciate the dedication and love with which you organized and presented this workshop. Thank you Ifeoma for sharing your knowledge.
With love and gratitude, Shifteh