Kinesthetic

The most powerful learning experience is failure.  Hearing this statistic cited probably shouldn’t surprise me, but in the midst of a discussion about classroom training, it immediately leads me to believe that if we want to develop in our careers, in our relationships and as individuals, we need the courage to be truly hands on with life.

Here’s what that means:  Speaking what’s on your mind even though you’re afraid another may disagree, challenge or dismiss you. Channeling your body even when you doubt it can perform in the way you need it to. Saying what’s in your heart even when you fear abandonment, rejection or isolation.  Listening to your soul even when you don’t believe the message could possibly be right.

When we fail, it’s important to allow ourselves to grieve.  This is how we know we’ve really invested in the experience.  This is how we know we’ve soaked up absolutely everything great there is to get out of each moment.  This is how we know we’ve lived with intent. This is how we know we’ve loved.  This is how we know it mattered. This is how we learn.