Roots of Connection
Beneath the surface lies the network that sustains us—a reminder from the sequoias that true resilience balances towering individuality with the power of interdependence.
Welcome to the Grokkist Press.
A home for gifts of wisdom and creativity.
Search posts, tags and authors
Collections
Calibrate your inner compass with a sense of gratitude for the peculiar - Lawrence Yeo | S4E1
Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of 'More To That', an illustrated long form blog that delves deeper into the things that make us who we are. We discuss the role of confidence, gratitude, uncertainty and many other practicalities of pursuing a creative life.
27 gifts of life-changing learning and one radical conclusion – an audio essay | S3E9
If you could gift someone a life-changing learning experience, what would it be and why? We discuss the combined wisdom of 27 of my podcast guests and what it means for how we approach the practice of education.
Old School School
Redefine School: not a tool of the state, but a movement that arises from those who create. Whose mode of exchange isn’t monetary wealth, but Relationship and Wisdom as an end in itself.
Obsession & Process: How Philosophy Helps Me Deal with OCD
This essay chronicles my experience with OCD through a philosophical lens, and examines how “Process Philosophy” may offer a means of thinking one’s way out of overthinking.
Reflections on Educational Content Creation
Educate with the baggage of the institutional framework, or with the baggage of the algorithm? The stuffy mansion, or the Wild West? How to choose; how to escape from the double-bind?
Listening with the heart: how the wisdom of plants helps us remember our connection to the divine - Amanda Nicole | S3E8
Amanda Nicole is a liriodendress, a human embodiment of the tulip poplar tree. We discuss her journey of reconnecting with nature, listening to the wisdom of plants, and exploring alternative ways of knowing in her pursuit of heart-centred living.
Unlocking the power of purposeful play - Trudi Boatwright | S3E7
Trudi Boatwright is an experiential designer, facilitator, and creative who specialises in play. We discuss how purposeful play fosters connection, innovation, and psychological safety in life and the workplace.
“One breath at a time”: daring life, mindfulness, and non-self - Lalith Gunaratne | S3E6
Lalith Gunaratne is a parent, entrepreneur, and educator on mindful leadership. We discuss Lalith’s mindfulness journey, his experience starting a solar energy business, and how his approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion training is informed by mindfulness and personal integrity.
