Week 3 Coaching Faheem

It is lovely getting to know Faheem this week. He has been so open and honest with his postings that we fell in to an easy flow of conversation.

As he reflected upon his past educational experiences, Faheem highlighted the postive aspects of his undergraduate education. He even said that he wished to return to that time (a sentiment that I share). There were a number of profound moments in our exchange but one when he stated that he had lost touch with himself over the last twenty years. He paused and returned that he really had never been in touch with himself. He cited the external focuses of his life as the barriers that opposed his own self discovery. So much was said in that brief moment of silence. It showed that Faheem was reflecting what he had just said, evaluated, and corrected the previous statement. He then justified it with specifics. I definitely saw this as an "Ah Ha!" moment.

I found during our initial interaction that I downloaded a great deal during the call. I find Faheem's level of intelligence and self awareness intimidating as I struggle along my own path. I will seek next time to delve more into the questioner and mover of the conversation.