Our afternoon kicked off with a warm welcome from Archana, who set the tone for the event by framing the session and inviting us into the powerful calling question. “How can we listen to the layers of wisdom in India to co-create a thriving future?"

We got to meet our amazing hosts, including Siddharth, who graciously welcomed us to the serene Fireflies space.

We closed the day with a deep dive into the four levels of listening, moving beyond words to truly connect. In trios, we practiced listening as witnesses and harvesters—unlocking the art of tuning into the unspoken.

Day One left us inspired, energized, and ready for more. We wrapped up with a check out, excited to explore where these generative conversations would lead us next!

On our second morning, we stepped into the space with curiosity and wonder. 

We started the day with a little reminder of the diversity of our group, and we celebrated our participants, as this was the day they stepped into hosting. 

After a wonderful check in with forward backward and still moment steps we all were just stirring dosa batter putting the air element in it.

Joanna introduced everybody to the Diamond model of participation, which is a mental model in the AoH practice. Where we lead our journey from divergence through growth/groan zone towards convergence. Also it's important to give adequate time for the growth zone to be able to come to the newly emerged convergence

This was followed by solo walk a beautiful experience of being with nature with awareness.

Then a wonderful session led by Melinda about Powerful Questions, which are one of the most beautiful tools in hosting to develop deep learning and mental clarity.

We started the day with a thoughtful feed forward, recapping the richness of Day 2, followed by an energetic check-in that set the tone for what lay ahead.

The morning invited us into circles of exploration, reflecting on how we host ourselves and others in difficult conversations. These deeply moving exchanges left everyone feeling heard and seen—a testament to the incredible work of our circle hosts.

Next, we delved into the art of harvesting, discovering the importance of designing for both tangible and intangible outcomes. From there, the energy shifted to the Open Space marketplace, where the host team introduced a lineup of intriguing sessions. Curiosity buzzed as participants explored and signed up for sessions that sparked their interest.

Day Three left us inspired, reflective, and full of gratitude—and maybe even a sense of liberation from all that dancing! Here’s to carrying this energy into the days ahead.

On the final day of the AoH training, we began with a longer and deeper check in to sense into how we were arriving in the space. 

The check in was followed by Design for Wiser Action, where eight participants put forth their ideas of projects and plans where they intended to incorporate the methodologies and practices of AoH. We split into smaller groups where we looked at the broader overview (i.e., the purpose and need) of each project while also delving into the nitty-gritty (i.e., the location, the specific next steps, etc).