Episode 36: Holistic School for Being Human with Darryn Breakwell

Hello sweet soul, welcome. A wonderful insight to Darryn's world as a Steiner teacher, spirituality, God, Christ and life is a Human being.

 

BIO: Darryn Breakwell is a Waldorf teacher, psychology student, and lifelong explorer of consciousness based in New Zealand. He’s passionate about blending spiritual insight with real-world awareness, drawing from his own intuitive experiences, studies in psychology, and years of guiding young minds. Darryn has a strong connection to energy shifts, precognition, and what he sees as the unfolding union between humanity, various forms of higher intelligence, and AI. At the heart of his path is a simple guiding truth: know thyself. He believes this inner awareness is the key to navigating both personal growth and the big changes happening in the world.

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Meeting Purpose

Explore Darryn's journey as a Rudolf Steiner teacher and discuss spiritual perspectives on life, education, and personal growth.

Key Takeaways

• Darryn has been teaching in Rudolf Steiner schools for 12 years, with the last 8 years being continuous

• The conversation touched on themes of spiritual growth, balancing work and personal life, and the importance of finding one's center

• Both speakers emphasized the need for individual spiritual journeys and the importance of direct experience over dogma

• They discussed the concept of Christ consciousness and its relevance to personal and societal transformation

Topics Rudolf Steiner Education

• Darryn teaches a class of 24 students, down from 31 four years ago

• Teachers stay with the same group of children for extended periods, building strong relationships

• The approach focuses on the whole integration of the child, including emotional and mental health aspects

• Teaching requires a varied approach, addressing individual learning styles and anticipating student needs

• Curriculum is guided by Rudolf Steiner's recommendations but allows for teacher intuition and responsiveness to students' needs

Work-Life Balance and Burnout Prevention

• Darryn attended a conference on burnout in Steiner education

• Learned that operating above 80% capacity daily can lead to burnout

• Recognized his tendency to push 100% and the need to scale back

• Emphasized the importance of self-care and not overworking

• Discussed the cultural pressure in New Zealand to work hard and its potential negative impacts<