Introduction to Brain Education for Cheonan Officials

On Tuesday, October 7th, a Korean newspaper hosted a lunch reception for city officials and educators from the city of Cheonan and the surrounding area as an introduction to Brain Education. The reception was opened by a group of children performing Yullyo or Pyoong Ryu Do (traditional Korean drumming and dancing)--their energy and enthusiasm was amazing. Their performance was followed by a demonstration of Brain Education exercises and activities by a group of students from a local elementary school. Their faces were so bright.

The principal of the school then spoke about the impact that Brain Education (BE) has had on his school. His school is a small "country" school near UBE, where half of the students do not live with their parents and where poverty, alcoholism, and drugs are issues the families struggle with.

Through implementing BE, students have developed confidence and the ability to release their stress and frustration. Students displayed less behavioural problems, better focus and concentration, and greater empathy for their fellow students and teachers. The principal described research that was done to show these effects as well as research that showed changes in the students' brain waves. Several of the students went on to participate in the National Olympiad competition held here in Korea.

I was asked to speak to the audience to share my experience with Brain Education, why I had come to Korea, and my plan for the future. I introduced myself in Korean and then the rest of my sharing was translated by one of the teachers in the BR English program--a program that combines principles of Brain Education with learning English.

I talked about my desire to help people and how Brain Education provides practical tools for helping people young and old develop their potential. I shared the benefits I had experienced through BE and the positive impact on schools in the US and on the students I had taught at Burlington Centre. I talked about the hope that BE has for helping to solve the world's problems through IBREA and its work with the United Nations. I shared my wish to become a Brain Management Consultant--someone who helps people to manage their brains well for the purpose of creating health, happiness, and peacefulness in individuals, communities, and around the world.

After several congratulatory messages from government officials, Ilchi Lee, the President of UBE and IBREA, led the audience in Brain Wave Vibration. Afterwards, principals and city officials alike looked refreshed and you could tell they had a greater awareness of their bodies--they were pointing to different parts of their bodies and asking about exercises that could be helpful. Over lunch, I joined a table of principals, who were curious to hear more from the principal who had shared about the success of BE in his school and about the success of the program in many schools throughout Korea.

It was a great experience to be a part of this event. I was moved by the children's performances and by the principal's sharing about the changes he has seen in his school. He truly is interested in the holistic development of his students. The event itself was quite formal but the energy in the room became lighter and more relaxed as the city officials and principals watched the children, heard from the principal, and experienced Brain Wave Vibration.

I am hopeful that similar events will be held in Canada to introduce Brain Education as a way for organiziations and communities to help individuals and families achieve physical, emotional, and cognitive health, creativity and productivity, and harmony.