Dr. Daniel Siegel spoke at a TedXBlue talk (Ted talk, hosted privately, at the Blue Man Group School (this is awesome, by the way!!)) about Mindsight: how our neural mechanisms work with social and emotional intelligence and how each can be cultivated through reflective practices that focus on the inner nature of the mind. He says that the "Three Rs" we need to pursue are Reflection, Relationship, and Resilience. So, in response, the following 7 questions are imposed.
1. Which of the three Rs do you feel you need to develop.
I need to develop resilience; I'm great at reflecting on my previous mistakes, and I'm in a great, steady relationship.
2. What are three books you've read in the past year?
I've read Their Eyes Were Watching God, The Kite Runner, and One Hundred Years of Solitude.
3. As a child, what did you do in your free time?
I played with LEGOs and model trains.
4. What's a goal that has been on your list for a few years?
Leave college with money.
5. What do you actually do with your free time?
I talk to loved ones, play train games, and browse the internet.
6. What types of activities energize you?
I really like participating in group games (such as "duels" dealing with Game Theory risk/reward scenarios), and I love creating/modifying experiments or anything else. Not to mention, I love deep thinking.
7. What famous people intrigue you?
I really like the Blue Men on the Norwegian Epic. During the cruise this Thanksgiving break, I went to a "Blue Man Group information session" in which the cast members spoke about their backgrounds, their favorite parts, and their inspiration. I'm not sure how they perform without talking but connect at such deep levels, but I'm really intrigued by this and would love to learn how to balance the different mindsets we can have. Here's a good video about the "Blue Man philosophy" in general: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw3JqHYNB2I
