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Shaping the silence #2

abby rose's picture

For my final silence, I decided to have a self determined quiet time. I explained that during our finals weeks we often prioritize the needs of others over our own and d not get to value alone time, so I encouraged people to pass the fifteen minutes however they would most like. This meant they could leave the room, leave the building, read, write, use their laptops, meditate, whatever. I did not include a reflection at the end because I think there is too much reporting that happens in the last few weeks of school. Essentially I planned a private free time.