I dare not say that field trip is an extension of indoor classes. The reason I am saying this is because Nature is my teacher. I am always taught by Nature in a field trip. Every moment I expect to receive inspiration and implication from Nature. I am just like a beginner with an empty head and looking forward to obtaining a rewarding and precious experience.

A few weeks ago our vice class leader told me that she hoped I could make a detailed plan for the field trip, so that she could prepare the teaching equipments we need. Also, there were some students asking me about what kinds of materials or tools should they bring to the field trip. I told them that I was very sorry because I didn’t get any message about it from our field trip teacher, Nature, either. Since it’s a field trip, then why don’t we just see what we see and hear what we hear? Let Nature be our teacher. We only need to enjoy every moment and feel every feeling.

Nature is like an abundant book without any words. In order to read the book, you need to completely put aside your selfhood and bias. Then, you will find out that conscious learning is from every immediate moment, and you will feel calm in the “conversation” with Nature. People who have distracting thoughts could never hear and see the “truth”. They could only hear and see “illusions”. Being able to introspect and reflect in front of Nature is the highest wisdom. I wish my students can do it!

Just like everyone else, I also dug up “treasures” from Nature. During the two days of field trip, I felt Nature is much greater than before. Whenever I was unable to explain the immediate feelings or running out of words along the way, Nature always gave me a hint. What a remarkable Nature! To all my dear students, I am not entitled to act as the spokesperson of Nature. I couldn’t interpret for Nature, because we need to feel what Nature tries to express by ourselves. I am looking forward to seeing my students have their own “conversation” with Nature.

During the trip, a student of mine told me that she was fooling around looking for various quilt courses or “soul dojo” where she could learn and discipline, but she never knew the “dojo” she was looking for is actually deep in the inner self. I am very pleased by her words, because a student of mine finally comprehends the source of moral support. It’s really a valuable and worthwhile trip.

Best of luck to everyone!