THE ORNELIAN FRAMEWORK

1. Experiential Knowing (Aries)

Mode of Knowing: Experiential
Core Function: Instinct
Disciplinary Lens: Life Sciences
Element: Fire
Colors: Red, Orange, Gold
Archetypes: Explorer, Pioneer, Initiator
Keywords: Action, Curiosity, Trial-and-Error, Initiative

Overview:
Experiential Knowing arises through direct engagement with the world. It emphasizes action, observation, and learning by doing. Learners develop insight through trial-and-error, exploration, and hands-on experimentation, building instinctual intelligence that guides decision-making.

Practices:

Engage in a new activity and reflect on outcomes.
Experiment with problem-solving without preconceptions.
Observe cause-and-effect in everyday life.

Journal Prompts:

What did I learn through doing today?
How did my instincts guide me?
Where can I take initiative in my life?

Resources:

Experiential Learning by David Kolb
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
My Aries Sublime Collection

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