Rod Sugden

Rod Sugden

Rod Sugden wrote a new post, Voices of the Universe 3 years, 1 month ago

This is an audio of multi-ethnic teenagers from London speaking as if they were the Universe – from the time before the Big Bang to the formation of the Earth. Their Voices were recorded during lockdown on their […]
Rod Sugden wrote a new post, New Zealand connections with Stories of the Universe 3 years, 1 month ago

By Dr Jane Riddiford

Global Generation Founding Director

Much of what I have brought to Global Generation’s w […]
Rod Sugden updated new location at Charlton King's Rd, Kentish Town, London NW5 2SB, UK 4 years, 11 months ago
Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment 5 years, 10 months ago

Hi Laura,
Jane and I must apologise for only now some 2 or 3 years later seeing your comment! It’s a bit of a long shot, but If you are still interested in showing the video, we are very open to that and will try our best to communicate better.
Best Wishes,
Rod

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Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment 5 years, 10 months ago

Hi Michael,
Many thanks for posting your article! I found it really interesting. Not being very familiar with Montessori Cosmic Education, I love the way you have very clearly outlined the five guiding principles. The first one that you outline of ‘Orienting to a vast evolving universe’ seems so crucial and important to me. This very much is in…[Read more]

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Rod Sugden is now a Contributing Member 8 years ago
Rod Sugden commented on the post, A Match Made In Science: Reconciling Big History and Montessori Education 8 years, 5 months ago

Hi Kyle,

Many thanks for your reply. And thank you for the link – “To Educate the Human Potential.” I’ve given it a quick look and will need to find time to give a more in depth study but one quote really stands out for me : –

“If the idea of the universe be presented to the child in the right way, it will do more for him than just a…[Read more]

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Rod Sugden replied to the topic The role of spiritual direction in deep time journeying in the forum my forum new one 8 years, 6 months ago

Hi Di, Brian, Bernice and Denise,

Thanks Di for starting off this exchange and thank you all for your very thought provoking writings!

Brian, I love that Montessori quote you included. I feel that this is one of the real powers of the Universe Story. I remember following and practicing many spiritual paths and although there was a strong…[Read more]
Rod Sugden commented on the post, A Match Made In Science: Reconciling Big History and Montessori Education 8 years, 6 months ago

Dear Kyle,

I very much enjoyed reading your article ‘A Match made in Science.’ It provided much food for thought.

I don’t know much about Montessori education as I’ve taught in English state and a private (non-Montessori) school. However, I empathize with your approach, as I understand it, that although Montessori’s Cosmic Education was for 6-1…[Read more]

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Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment 8 years, 6 months ago

Hey Di,
Great to hear from you. Your work in Borneo and the church sounds really interesting. I thought it would be nice to talk together. How about a Skype call (or Zoom) in the next few days?
Best wishes,
Rod

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- Di Shearer replied 5 years ago
  
  Hi Rod,
  
  Four years ago we thought we might make a virtual connection. This weekend Jennifer brought your name up as someone I might connect with as I prepare for a possible visit to the Netherlands mid 2020. If you are able to spare me some time – either in email exchange, or by Zoom – and if there’s a point in my coming to London for a few…[Read more]
Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment 9 years, 4 months ago

Hi Brian,
Many thanks for your words of encouragement and support. So glad you found it inspiring! We are trying to make the work as collaborative as possible…………since we see that “collaboration” is one of is key elements of the larger story.
Cheers,
Rod

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Rod Sugden wrote a new post, Our Story in One Minute 9 years, 9 months ago

This video by “Melody Sheep” tells our 14 billion year story in about one minute. With splendid visuals and music it’s a dynamic bite size introduction to the story that young people and adults love.
- Imogene Drummond replied 9 years, 9 months ago
  
  I LOVE this! I especially love how it reveals the continual dynamic motion involved in the growth of our universe, earth, and humans!
Rod Sugden started the topic Mindfullness for Children” in the forum Meditation for Children 9 years, 9 months ago

Can mindfulness or sitting still provide more ‘space’ for children to receive and explore the Universe Story? In my experience it can. About 6 years ago I started ‘sitting still’ with my class of 9 year olds ( there were about 30 of them) and I found that we soon started to develop a liking to being still and silent. We sometimes followed this…[Read more]
Rod Sugden started the topic “Meditation/mindfullness/Sitting Still for Children” in the forum Meditation for Children 9 years, 9 months ago

Can meditation/mindfulness/sitting still provide more ‘space’ for children to receive and explore the Universe Story?In my experience it can. About 6 years ago I started meditating with my class of 9 year olds ( there were about 30 of them) and I found that we soon started to develop a liking to being still and silent. We sometimes followed this w…[Read more]
- Dave Room replied 9 years, 9 months ago
  
  hello all, I want to share a couple meditation tracks for chlldren from our Pacha’s Pajamas album.
  
  Sir Elephant features Rev. Michael Beckwith: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p1bxvc1agtjirbv/2-07%20Sir%20Elephant.mp3?dl=0
  
  Dreamcatchin’ features my daughter: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t4kbw8vzahhfs3j/2-17%20Dream%20Catchin%27.mp3?dl=0
  
  Please feel free…[Read more]
Rod Sugden created the group Mindfullness for Children 9 years, 9 months ago
Rod Sugden posted an update 9 years, 9 months ago

Jane (Riddiford) and I just finished 3 days of facilitating workshops in Portugal – Porto, Viana Do Castelo and Lisbon. The workshops were entitled “The Universe Story for Teachers and Adults”. The aim of the Workshops was to encourage everyone to become cosmic storytellers.

We used a variety of approaches. These included: –
Sitting Still,…[Read more]
- Jennifer Morgan replied 9 years, 9 months ago
  
  Please tell your contacts in Portugal about the Deep Time Journey Network. We would love to have them on the Network and telling us about their experiences. Thanks so much for sharing this information Rod.
- Di Shearer replied 8 years, 6 months ago
  
  Hey. Rod. Today I work with my U3A group on the same theme. Later in the year, I expect to be back in Malaysia (Borneo) working with the same theme in the indigenous church there. I’d love to hear more from you. Even your list of approaches inspires me. Thanks!
  - Rod Sugden replied 8 years, 6 months ago
    
    Hey Di,
    Great to hear from you. Your work in Borneo and the church sounds really interesting. I thought it would be nice to talk together. How about a Skype call (or Zoom) in the next few days?
    Best wishes,
    Rod
    - Di Shearer replied 5 years ago
      
      Hi Rod,
      
      Four years ago we thought we might make a virtual connection. This weekend Jennifer brought your name up as someone I might connect with as I prepare for a possible visit to the Netherlands mid 2020. If you are able to spare me some time – either in email exchange, or by Zoom – and if there’s a point in my coming to London for a few…[Read more]
Rod Sugden is attending DTJN Orientation Session (Video Conference Call). 9 years, 10 months ago
Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment 10 years, 1 month ago

Hi Carol,
Yes, I would like to echo what Jennifer says – I would love to hear all about it! Best wishes, Rod

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Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment 10 years, 2 months ago

Many thanks Angela! I’m happy you liked it.

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Di Shearer replied 5 years ago

Hi Rod,

Four years ago we thought we might make a virtual connection. This weekend Jennifer brought your name up as someone I might connect with as I prepare for a possible visit to the Netherlands mid 2020. If you are able to spare me some time – either in email exchange, or by Zoom – and if there’s a point in my coming to London for a few…[Read more]