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Exploring Leadership Traps in TeamsFree Online Meetup | Saturday, November 21, 2026Even the most dedicated teams can get...
11/02/2026

Exploring Leadership Traps in Teams
Free Online Meetup | Saturday, November 21, 2026

Even the most dedicated teams can get stuck in hidden habits and unspoken assumptions that quietly limit their impact. What if the patterns holding your team back are ones you can’t yet see?

Join Satya Tanner, Leadership Coach and Team Development Specialist, for an evening of reflection and practical insight hosted by the Neohumanist Education Exchange.

In this interactive session, you'll:
â—Š Recognize hidden leadership traps that affect team effectiveness.
â—Š Explore how personal patterns influence team dynamics.
â—Š Discover new possibilities for leading social change.

Sat, Nov 21 at 8:00 PM EST | Sun, Nov 22 at 1:00 AM UTC

✦ Sign-up link in the comments!

Beyond judgment, beyond blame, there is a place where we can truly meet.Rumi points us toward something Neohumanism hold...
10/26/2026

Beyond judgment, beyond blame, there is a place where we can truly meet.

Rumi points us toward something Neohumanism holds at its heart: the recognition that every being shares the same essence. When we loosen our grip on labels of right and wrong, us and them, we make room for understanding, compassion, and genuine connection.

✦ What would change in your relationships if you met others in that field?

What happens when a child is asked how to heal a river? In In the Spirit of the River by Nancy “Niiti” Gannon, Dr. Sid J...
10/22/2026

What happens when a child is asked how to heal a river?

In In the Spirit of the River by Nancy “Niiti” Gannon, Dr. Sid Jordan, Mirra Price, and Christine Westfeldt, Sherrie, a young member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, walks along the French Broad River with her brother Alan. Through her grandmother’s stories, they discover that rivers, forests, animals, and people are one family.

Three Neohumanist lessons live in their conversation:
â—Š All life is interconnected
â—Š Every being deserves equal dignity
â—Š Children are ready to act when we invite them

At a time when forests are cleared for development and rivers carry the weight of our choices, these lessons matter more than ever. The next generation is already asking the right questions. Let’s listen.

✦ Which lesson speaks to you? Tell us below.

10/21/2026

Every child has an inner world worth nurturing.

At a Neohumanist school, expanding a child’s inner world is an essential element of learning. Children learn to:

✦ Get quiet enough to feel their connection to something larger
✦ Relax enough to get in touch with their intuition
✦ Quiet the busy mind and feel more deeply inside themselves

“It is my hope, as a Neohumanist teacher, that every child will have an inner experience that touches them deeply at least once in my class.” ~ Kamala Alister, Inner Me teacher

Neohumanism isn’t just an intellectual idea. When children experience happiness and deep peace inside themselves, they know it’s possible. And in a quiet way, that can open up a whole new world.

đź’¬ Did you have a moment like this as a child? Share it below.

10/20/2026

Our President went back to class.

As President of NHCA, I enrolled in our Critical Thinking course as a student. What surprised me most: some of the strongest influences on my thinking weren’t my own reasoning at all. They were assumptions I had simply inherited, shaping how I saw the world without my noticing.

The course didn’t tell me what to think. It created space to examine those beliefs honestly, without judgment, and to discover for myself. As we shared, I realized that beneath all our different opinions, we hold many of the same hopes, fears and aspirations.

I left with stronger critical thinking skills. More importantly, I left a little more free: free to think more clearly, listen more deeply, and see myself and others with greater compassion.

✦ Discover transformative learning at the link in bio.

Change begins when we choose to take the first step. Malala Yousafzai reminds us that meaningful change doesn't always b...
10/19/2026

Change begins when we choose to take the first step.

Malala Yousafzai reminds us that meaningful change doesn't always begin with someone else. It begins with the courage to act, even when the path ahead is uncertain.

At the Neohumanist College of Asheville, we believe education is not only about gaining knowledge, but also about awakening the courage, compassion, and consciousness to turn our values into action.

✦ What is one small step you can take today to create positive change?

THIS SATURDAY! Just 2 days left to save your spot.Restorative Practices & Neohumanist EducationSaturday, October 175:00 ...
10/15/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Just 2 days left to save your spot.

Restorative Practices & Neohumanist Education
Saturday, October 17
5:00 p.m. EDT / 9:00 p.m. UTC
Online & Free

Most of us grew up with discipline built on punishment and reward. But what if there’s a better way, one rooted in connection instead of control?

Join educator and restorative practices facilitator Sue Attrill as she explores how restorative approaches build empathy, accountability, and stronger relationships between teachers and students.

You’ll discover:
✦ How restorative practices connect with Neohumanist education
✦ A relational alternative to punishment and reward
✦ Practical tools for building accountability through connection

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, school leader, or simply someone who believes every child deserves to be met with dignity, this session is for you.

✦ Register now and tag a friend who needs to hear this! Link in the comments.

10/14/2026

“I felt like I was floating in the clouds.”

After every meditation, Kamala asks the children in her class one simple question: Do you have any comments or questions about your experience today?

Nearly every time, at least one child surprises her with how deeply peaceful they felt, or how they got lost in their inner world.

Kamala is the Inner Me teacher at the River School, a Neohumanist primary school in Australia. Her reflection is a beautiful reminder: when children feel happiness and peace inside themselves, they know it’s possible. And quietly, a new world opens.

✦ What do you remember feeling as a child when everything went still?

Explore Neohumanist Education with the Neohumanist College of Asheville. Link in bio.

10/13/2026

Yoga can be magical for young children.

Join us for 8 Limb Neohumanist Kids Yoga for Ages 3 to 10, an eight week live online course with MahaJyoti (MJ) Glassman.

Through asana stories, safe breathing games, partner yoga, art, and storytelling, you’ll learn how to bring the eight limbs of yoga to children in a way that is playful and joyful. It’s designed for parents, educators, yoga teachers, and anyone passionate about children's well-being.

â—Š February 26 to April 16, 2027
â—Š Fridays, 9:00 to 10:30 AM ET
â—Š Live online

✦ Interested in learning more & registering? Find the link in the comments!

In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.Anne Frank wrote these words while hiding f...
10/12/2026

In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.

Anne Frank wrote these words while hiding from persecution, and they still challenge us today. Hope is not naive. It is a choice we make and a foundation we build, even when the world offers every reason to despair.

At the Neohumanist College of Asheville, we believe the goodness within every human being is a seed worth nurturing. Through education, service, and community, we work to help it grow.

✦ What foundation are you building your hope on today?

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Marshall, NC
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