https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/3732ff3170226af8cd60d839e744286e.pdf 3809afb9be653256b5f4c658f78d5a5f PDF Text Text Goodstein Foundation Library presents LIVING LIBRARY in collaboration with 40th Casper College Humanities Festival and Demorest Lecture The Power of Play �welcome to Goodstein Foundation Library's Living Library! wnatislt? Living Libraries present a simple concept in a profound way-instead of checking out a book and reading its story, we invite you to borrow a person and have a meaningful conversation about their story. The purpose of the Living Library is to promote conversation, encourage understanding, and foster a culture of inclusivity. Participants should expect to encounter perspectives they have never before considered, viewpoints which differ from their own, and life experiences that may challenge their own ways of thinking, all within a safe and positive atmosphere. Questions Please feel free to ask any questions you like! Books do not have to answer anything they do not want to, particularly any questions they feel are too personal or rude. Each book has provided some conversation-starter questions, should you need some help getting started. We encourage you to think of this experience not as a “Question and Answer,” but as a conversation. Thank you for keeping conversations kind, considerate, and respectful at all times. Please don’t hesitate to ask any library staff member if you have questions or concerns. How it works Read through this catalog so you know what each book will be talking about, when they will be speaking, and where they will be located. There will be 2, 30 minute sessions with a 15 minute intermission. Books will be paired at 3 locations and one book will speak during each session. » « �Schedule 9:30-9:35: Getting Settled 9:35-10:05: Session 1 10:05-10:20: Intermission 10:20-10:50: Session 2 Table 01 Contents Location 1 Session 1: Learning to Use Sound as a Healing Vehicle page 4 Session 2; Finding Passion in Adversity page 5 Location 2 Session 1: My Life in the Forest page 6 Session2: Craft Beer; Chemistry + Creativity = Play page 7 Location 3 Session 1: Running with Relics page 8 Session 2: Photo Imaginarium: Curating for Your Soul page 9 �Learning to Use Sound as a Healing Vehicle by Chis Pfaff, Session 1 A journey that all started around my 40th birthday. Through my 2O’s and 3O’s, I have been a DJ playing various events and witnessing how music can control the room. Through the power of music, you may see someone fall in love with that special someone, break down in tears, or be filled with joy. It really is special when you can curate music for an evening and control the energy, emotion, and flow of a room. In my late 3O’s I developed tinnitus (ringing in my ears). The Dr.’s immediately wanted to prescribe medication to deal with the tinnitus. I declined and found meditation was a tool I could use to deal with my newly developed condition. It was through meditation that I found myself drawn to the sounds of Himalayan singing bowls and crystal singing bowls. The meditation and sounds helped lower my stress and learn to deal with something that others with the same condition find a major distraction. This directed me onto a path of wanting to shift what I was doing as a DJ and to use sound as a vehicle for healing. Seeking mastery, the path led to diverse disciplines—from the scientific nuances of frequency to the artistry of music therapy and vibrational medicine. Each lesson was a melody, harmonizing the understanding of sound's profound effects on the human body, mind, and spirit. By my 40th birthday I had successfully become licensed and certified in vibrational sound therapy and started my business called Sacred Sounds. A sound healing business using singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other instruments to orchestrate healing harmonies for self-care. I have been offering Sound therapy and Sound bath sessions around Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado since 2019. Holding space for people using sound, people can find help with relaxation, stress relief, reduce anxiety, get better sleep, addiction problems and achieve a better overall wellbeing. Questions for Conversation Starters: • In what ways do you think sound connects people across generations, from children to seniors? • What do you imagine one hour of intentional rest and play could unlock in your own life? • What role has sound or music played in shapingyour own life experiences? Page 4 t �Common Misconceptions: • Sound therapy is just “listening to relaxing music.” o In reality, it uses specific frequencies and vibrations that interact with the body and mind on a deeper level. • You have to be spiritual or believe in mysticism to benefit. o Sound therapy has measurable effects on stress, relaxation, and even sleep quality—benefits anyone can experience. • Only people with major health issues need it. o Many use it simply for self-care, mental clarity, or as a way to recharge. • It’s the same as meditation apps or playlists. o Live vibrational sound therapy surrounds the body with resonance, creating an immersive, physical experience. • It’s “just for adults.” o Children, teens, and seniors alike can benefit from sound as play and healing Finding Passion in Adversity by Trey Wilhelm, Session 2 My journey out of a small town and into the real world. Working on a farm as a child, in the oilfield just out of high-school and as a diesel mechanic and eventually a pilot in the army. All these careers forced interactions with people 1 otherwise never would've met taught me what 1 love and despise about being alive at this point in time, and how to capitalize on lessons learned. Questions for Conversation Starters: • What drove you away from your comfort zone and into uncertainty? • How has your time in the military shaped who you are today? • What made you decide to become an aviator? • What made you decide to become a beer brewer? Common Misconceptions: • Being a soldier makes you a hero. • To achieve great things, you must have a great plan. �My Life in the Forest by Chad Lore, Session 1 This is the story of a man who played music on the streets of Europe by day and slept in the forest at night. Questions for Conversation Starters: • Did you ever encounter wild animals at night? • Why would you live like this? • How much $ did you make on the streets? • How often did you get arrested? Common Misconceptions: • This lifestyle was by choice not necessity. o There is a difference between life on the road and life off the tracks. I Page 6 �Gratt Beer. Chemistry«Creativity=Play by Ty Martinez & Nicole Martinez, Session 2 The power of play is displayed in brewing creativity, risk-taking, learning and mastering craft. Questions for Conversation Starters: • Have you tried a beer because of a funny name? • Have you bought a beer because the beer label looked cool, and hip? • What is the weirdest beer you’ve ever tasted, and how did it taste? Common Misconceptions: • Playful and sophomoric beer names are not serious beers. • Traditional beers are more respectable. �Running with Relics by Heather Watson, Session 1 She had always been the kind of girl that rescued old photos, dilapidated books, and all types of ephemera. She travelled far and wide to junk stores and flea markets collecting bits and pieces of these small treasures to carry home. One day she began to make art with her relics. She created new stories and gave them a second chance to shine. She had discovered a way to navigate the news of the world, finding solace in her art. Questions for Conversation Starters: • Why was she drawn to collect these castaway pieces of former lives? • How did this obsession turn to art? • Why the term relics? Common Misconceptions: • The pieces collected are often seen as mere junk. • Is the work made even art? Pages �Photo imaginarlum: Curating lor Your Soul by Autumn Baker, Session 2 What does play mean in the realm of photography? This book is a sample of how experimentation holds hands with adventure creating an addictive relationship. A glimpse into how imagination can be stretched further, & the benefits of creativity. It a possible cultivation of a culture & language that speaks beyond all barriers. Maybe you find your tribe or maybe you help someone to find theirs. Questions for Conversation Starters: • What is the benefit of play in photography? • What tools do you play with? • How do you find inspiration for your shoots? • What advice would you give to someone looking for their inspiration? • Do you have a favorite photoshoot or theme? Common Misconceptions: • Editing makes the photos better. • Photoshoots are narrowed to a single time with specific subjects. • Creative work should beeffortless. • You must wait to be inspired before acting. Photography is easy. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Paper booklet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Casper College Humanities Festival Living Library Book Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-10-01 Description An account of the resource Booklet containing information about the Living Library and summaries of the Living Books for the 2025 festival. 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