Checking In
"Checking In" is a vital aspect of OUT LOUD's collaborative process and overall methodology as an ensemble driven collective. At the beginning of every rehearsal, meeting, or collaborative experience - our ensemble takes the time to individually and collectively "Check-In" with one another. The following are some guidelines to offer a creative lifeline into our process and how we are logistically centering the thoughts, feelings, and evolving access needs of those in space with us.
WHERE TO START...
MIND
BODY
SPACE
SPIRIT
Ongoing Questions:
MIND
- Where is my headspace at?
- What do I need / need to be aware of to be in conversation with / take care of my mind?
- What makes me feel connected to my thoughts?
BODY
- Where is my body at?
- What do I need / need to be aware of to be in conversation with / take care of my body?
- What makes me feel connected to my body in space?
SPACE
- Where am I? What surrounds me? Do I feel comfortable in this environment?
- What do I need / need to be aware of in this space?
- What makes me feel connected to this space?
SPIRIT
- Where are my emotions at?
- How am I feeling? What’s happening in my life that I need to make space for emotionally?
- What do I need / need to be aware of to help guide and hold my emotions?
- What makes me feel connected to my emotions?
Ongoing Questions:
- What am I learning?
- What am I healing?
- What is bringing me joy?