the place of not knowing

Even though there were only 4 of us, in this mornings Skype session,  I feel, it was a very thought triggering discussion and it has opened up a thousand new questions to explore and think about.

We have talked about Inclusivity, the artefact and about the relationship between theory and practice. We have also talked about the process of learning, and how the way we position and situate our selves in this process, our active involvement in it and our perception of it, can influence and shape our learning. Considering "the self" in the process.

We have also talked about "not Knowing". Allowing ourselves not to know. I have never thought about it consciously before, but our relationship to not knowing can also play an important role in our learning. How comfortable do I feel not knowing the answer straight away? How comfortable do I feel, when there is no clearly defined answer or no answer at all, only more questions? How long can I stay in this state of suspense, in this place of not knowing. Helen referred to it as the suspense of reference point. I am coming to think, that not knowing, is not such a bad place after all, as it holds so many possibilities. Which we might not even be aware of, if we rush through and try to fill the void, as fast as we can.

I feel it is similar to the moments of silence in a conversation. How comfortable do I feel with a moment of silence in a conversation. Do I allow myself to appreciate those moments, as I feel this are often the moments, that allow for something new to grow and develop, to digest, what was said.

It made me want to explore that place of not knowing a little further, have a wander around next time, before rushing to the next answer.

I am interested to read your thoughts on not knowing. What not knowing means to you? How it relates to your learning.