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Nature Art As A Portal Into The Flow State

Nature Art As A Portal Into The Flow State

by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Nov 25, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field

Art is a portal into other modes of being. When stressed, for example, drawing or painting can help us enter a more relaxed state. Meanwhile, by closely studying a subject, such as a person, animal, plant or object, we gain essential information about their...
Artefact Drawing as a Creative Experience in the Classroom

Artefact Drawing as a Creative Experience in the Classroom

by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Sep 9, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field

Drawing and painting illustrations of artefacts are one of my favourite past times. Artefacts are objects made or shaped by people. My interest in artefact illustration developed naturally after working in Peru as an archaeologist. Later, while working with children...
Improving Emotional Intelligence in the Field

Improving Emotional Intelligence in the Field

by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Jul 3, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field

Emotions are a vital dimension of the human experience. While they can be hard to describe at times, it is generally believed that there is a limited range of feelings that we can sense in our physical bodies, including anger, sadness, frustration, joy, surprise and...
Play in the Field: Lessons from the Andes about Creativity

Play in the Field: Lessons from the Andes about Creativity

by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Jun 24, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field

Possessing a creative mindset is an increasingly important skill in our fast-paced modern world. Fostering this outlook enables us to generate new ideas and solutions, which help us successfully solve problems. While it is crucial, it is not always encouraged, as I...
Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day

by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Mar 9, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field

Today, 8th March 2019 is International Women’s Day. This day is observed in many cultures and celebrates the achievements of women all around the world. Over the past hundred years, this day has also been a mechanism for raising awareness of social, political and...
Becoming a Child of the Storm

Becoming a Child of the Storm

by Dr Lisa Dunbar Solas | Feb 21, 2019 | Explorer Blog, Notes From the Field

Have you ever marveled at the sky during a thunderstorm and wondered what it would be like to be touched by lightning? I can tell you from experience that it is a truly transformative experience. In this blog, I share with you my story. After my encounter with...
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