What Does Spring Smell Like?
What does spring smell like?
What do you think is a beautiful sound?
If those questions made you pause for a second and reflect, that’s exactly the point. These are examples of “beautiful questions,” open-ended prompts designed to push you beyond your everyday thinking and invite you to look at the world a little differently. Writer and artist Anne Basting developed beautiful questions as a way to creatively engage people, particularly older adults with impaired cognition. These questions are part of what Dr. Basting calls “creative care,” a method that fosters meaning, conversation, and storytelling for those who otherwise have difficulty communicating. But anyone can ask and answer a beautiful question.
In this special bonus episode ahead of season 3 of the Age of Aging, Dr. Basting joins Jake to discuss the power of beautiful questions and shares a couple of her favorites.
We want to hear from you!
We’re inviting you, our listeners, to respond to the question: What do you think is a beautiful sound? Your answer could be featured in Episode 1 of Season 3. Call (571) 449-6474 and leave a voicemail with your name, where you’re calling from, and your response.
Each episode this season will feature a new beautiful question, along with responses from our listeners. There are no right or wrong answers; we want to hear your unique perspectives!
Resources
Please call (571) 449-6474 to leave your response.
Anne Basting’s website
Learn more about Anne Basting’s non-profit Time Slips