Norman Butterfield

ENSTU 309, 4-5:20PM (Online)

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Norman's actions

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.

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Health

Sparring for as long as possible at sword practice

Every Sunday we practice sword fighting out of armour and spar and on Thursdays we spar in armor. Sparred on Sunday on and off from 1 pm till sunset. Also engaged with the community about history and teaching for free.

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Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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Participant Feed

Norman Butterfield 11/30/2023 12:42 PM
I think it is going along well and I am sure we could all use the extra credit

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Father Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Norman Butterfield 11/30/2023 12:39 PM
I think it is a nice thought but most people do not have time or energy to enjoy sunsets and sunrises. Maybe if things were different and people didn't have to work all the time, but until that fantasy becomes a reality its more of a luxury to be able to watch the sunset over the ocean or the sun rise atop the mountains.

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Community

What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Norman Butterfield 11/30/2023 12:28 PM
It was difficult at first because I did not know the person but after a while it was interesting to hear their stories and opinions while trying my best not to interject.

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