Today I started off in Brandvlei Maximum Prison 9-10.30am where I had a session with the SmilingOne Responsibility Coach Student Team. They are currently eight man strong (as Alfred and Ricardo recently transferred to Medium Institutions) and WOW are they going strong. They have 32 fellow inmates active in the process and another 10 who had an introduction session and are keen on starting immediately. This means that there will be 30 participants busy with Part 1 (Self Identity) and 12 with Part 2 (PBP) of THE RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL.
At 11am-1pm I was in session with the juveniles in the Brandvlei Youth Centre. Franklin (Coach Student/inmate) has since September guided 10 fellow inmates/juveniles through Part 1 of the process. Today was the pre-graduation assessment session. Next week they have the Certificate Ceremony where 8 of them will 'Graduate'. Graduating doesn't mean that you have finalized the process. On the contrary... now the process REALLY BEGINS! One thing is knowing 'The Theory' - another thing is LIVING IT! I was truly blown away by their commitment to change and the level of their sharing - very deep and authentic!
2-3pm I spend with the SmilingOne Coaches (inmates) in the Worcester Male Prison. We spoke about family and how 'distance' (being in prison) have brought them so much closer to their families and appreciating/nurturing these relationships more than ever. We also spoke about how this time of year many struggle emotionally, being reminded of what they still perceive as 'distance' to family and feeling alone - and how important it is that the coaches are available to share and care during this for many challening time - especially in the prison environment.
I feel so grateful for another fruitful day. Each day I observe such tremendous growth... CHANGE is happening right in front of me. I am in AWE! And truly humbled.
Let us be Inspired to Inspire!
At 11am-1pm I was in session with the juveniles in the Brandvlei Youth Centre. Franklin (Coach Student/inmate) has since September guided 10 fellow inmates/juveniles through Part 1 of the process. Today was the pre-graduation assessment session. Next week they have the Certificate Ceremony where 8 of them will 'Graduate'. Graduating doesn't mean that you have finalized the process. On the contrary... now the process REALLY BEGINS! One thing is knowing 'The Theory' - another thing is LIVING IT! I was truly blown away by their commitment to change and the level of their sharing - very deep and authentic!
2-3pm I spend with the SmilingOne Coaches (inmates) in the Worcester Male Prison. We spoke about family and how 'distance' (being in prison) have brought them so much closer to their families and appreciating/nurturing these relationships more than ever. We also spoke about how this time of year many struggle emotionally, being reminded of what they still perceive as 'distance' to family and feeling alone - and how important it is that the coaches are available to share and care during this for many challening time - especially in the prison environment.
I feel so grateful for another fruitful day. Each day I observe such tremendous growth... CHANGE is happening right in front of me. I am in AWE! And truly humbled.
Let us be Inspired to Inspire!
"Share a SMILE - touch a HEART"
Happy Wednesday Everyone!
In Gratitude
Karina
