” We do not really see through our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs. To put our beliefs on hold is to cease to exist as ourselves for a moment.” -Lisa Delpit (Quoted in The Art of Awareness, by Deb Curtis and Margie Carter)
For this discussion, read the quote above. What does “seeing through our beliefs” mean to you? Are there any experiences this quote reminds you of? How do you think this idea relates to work with children? How can you become aware of how your own beliefs may be influencing your observations of children and your interpretations of what you observe?
