Every year at this time a great migration takes place in the Western world. Millions of young and old learners and educators return to some version of formalized education. There is a range of thoughts, feelings and memories showing up inside of each traveler as they begin or return with anticipation, apprehension, excitement, worry, etc.

Using the Matrix is a great way to begin inviting teachers and students to engage collaboratively
in learning. This can begin with a shared point of view that allows everyone to notice their hopes,
wishes and concerns and what it feels like to move toward what is important or away from the inevitable unwanted experiences associated with valued living. If we who are charged with the wonderful opportunity of influencing learning can establish an open, accepting attitude toward our internal and external experiences we immediately set up a context for exploration and growth in those we serve. It is a move toward embracing diversity and the inherent ability in each person to adapt to an ever-changing world.

There is much that is changing in educational circles these days along with the familiar proposed “fixes” for educational problems. Trying to fix learning leads to stuckenss. The Matrix point of view leads to the experience that one cannot fix learning. Learning simply happens.We are free to notice the effects of our actions with respect to their workability in creating a life worth living. Modeling this with our students and helping them engage in the process does not require us to give up or change anything other than the limiting belief that we have the answers. The Matrix points to a process where students young and old learn to ask the questions that lead them to their own conclusions. Everybody learns.