Cultivating the Power of Imagination & Playful Aliveness | Barbara Groth
00:00 Introduction to Nomadic School of Wonder
06:48 Defining Wonder and Its Expansive Perception
13:14 Wonder making
16:39 Difference between childlike/adult wonder
24:19 Culture and wonder making
27:20 Building Relationships and Fostering Wonder
42:19 Barbara's MAGIC
💕 Story Overview
Barbara Groth, founder of Nomadic School of Wonder, emphasizes wonder, nature, and co-creation in designing experiences, with her school's mission of creating more wonder through play, collaboration, and tapping into sense memories and imagination to access awe, curiosity, and expanded perception; she highlights the role of culture, respecting diverse communities, building relationships through story circles, balancing emerging technologies with nature connection, and engaging in daily practices like sensory wonder walks and creative expression to stay connected to one's playful aliveness.
MAGICal Insights
Remember our connection to the natural world and design with all ecosystems in mind
Tap into our senses memories and imagination to access a state of wonder
Respect and learn from diverse cultures in the co-creation process
Building relationships and fostering a sense of wonder through community story circles is a powerful way to connect with others and learn from their experiences.
Emerging technologies have the potential to support creativity and imagination, but it is important to maintain a connection to nature and design for the well-being of all life.
Play and creativity are essential for maintaining a sense of wonder and finding joy in everyday life.
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Death & rebirth: the inspirations of Nomadic School of Wonder: https://youtu.be/JTfsqYgUdaY
Small self in mystery: the feeling of wonder: https://youtu.be/pI_rKekXZqg
Wonder is more accessible than you think: https://youtu.be/VThe0DKFLB0
Activating Childlike Wonder in Adults: https://youtu.be/rZiMKv5JiYc
Neuroimpact of wonder: https://youtu.be/y3ZP0MwS0xE
Story circles as a way to build community: https://youtu.be/EVJdsM2QOAs
All of life design: beyond human-centered design: https://youtu.be/voeGC_w18EI
Playful aliveness: https://youtu.be/zp-bHEtB6Do
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Shiota, M.N. (2021). Awe, wonder, and the human mind. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1501.
Hlava, P., Elfers, J., McGregor, D.C., Arreguin, S., & Sharpe, F. (2023). From Wonder to Transformation: The Lived Experience of Profound Awe. Journal of Humanistic Psychology.
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Founder and Creative Director of the Nomadic School of Wonder, a traveling troupe of artists who create "adventures in awe" rooted in nature, art, community and play.I've been a creative entrepreneur for over thirty years — guiding teams through creative invention, design and production of highly participatory, immersive experiences for Walt Disney Imagineering, Google, X, Meow Wolf and others. In between crafting wonder retreats for individuals, groups and organizations, I teach The Art of Wondermaking — How to design experiences that bring people into a felt experience of awe.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-groth-a47291/
community@nomadicschoolofwonder.com
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