Student Affairs NOW Contemplative Practices & Resistance in Higher Education
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May 28, 2025 
David Robinson-Morris, a visionary strategist and founder of the Reimagination, joins anthropologist and community ritualist Michelle C. Chapman, alongside gender studies expert Leroy Costa. They dive into the power of contemplative practices in higher education, exploring how inner work can lead to social transformation. The conversation touches on the importance of vulnerability, storytelling, and empathy in fostering community. They emphasize resilience amidst chaos and the necessity of creativity in education, igniting change from within.
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Power of Personal Stories
- The editors chose personal stories over research to connect through vulnerability and shared experience.
- Community formed through these narratives helps people feel less isolated amid challenges in higher education.
Imagination Catalyzes Wholeness
- Contributors write not only their experiences but their hopes for a reimagined, healing future in higher education.
- The book invites imagining wholeness amid systemic oppression as a radical, necessary act.
Contemplative Practice Manages Overwhelm
- Contemplative practices help individuals observe their anger and overwhelm amidst systemic stressors and personal challenges.
- Recognizing and managing internal states leads to healthier interactions and community connection rather than isolation.
