trish the human
This site is about Trish Talob's work as a mindfulness teacher and maker on a mission to nurture human creativity and curiosity in a technology-dominated world.
Please reach out via this form to request information about Trish's work as a customer experience strategist and human-centred designer (LinkedIn page no longer active)
current mission
My work as a mindfulness-led creative is underpinned by my desire to nurture human creativity and curiosity in our technology-dominated world.
I express myself creatively through teaching mindfulness and making objects that support creativity-led mindfulness activities.
As a mindfulness teacher, I teach mindfulness techniques that encourage people to connect with the things that make being human, human - being curious, creative, connected with other humans.
My approach to teaching is also driven by the desire to make mindfulness more equitable and accessible. I encourage people to look beyond traditional “sit down” meditation in spaces outside of those created by the wellness industry.
As a maker, I study book-making and warosoku (candles made in a tradition with roots in Japanese Buddhism).
I am currently developing my own warosoku-making technique based on traditional materials and methods.
I am also learning about and experimenting with book-making methods that utilise repurposed materials.
recent work
Under the name "The Mindful Maker", I have been running workshops centred around hands-on activities that encourage exploration and meditative focus.
At the heart of my personal mindfulness practice is the desire to learn skills that cultivate deep appeciation for the things that make being human, human, and a "beginner's mind" mindset.
I document the "process" behind my evolving practice as an mindfulness practitioner, teacher and maker in handmade journals.
reflections
I talked about my experience of misusing meditation as a form of escapism on the SBS Insight program. Watch the episode here.
I wrote about the impact of "productivity culture" on human creativity in Modamorph Magazine. Read the article online here.
I shared tips for creating a meditative space on the Meditation Association of Australia blog. Read the article here.
past missions
Community Fed was an initiative I started when I lived in Wagga Wagga then moved to Canberra. Through Community Fed I created and shared educational resources about eating sustainably within the local food system. I also created online spaces where people could connect, converse and collaborate to promote access to sustainable food and address food insecurity issues.
I talked about the concept of Community Fed on Canberra City Farm's Sustainable Living Podcast - listen to the episode here.
contact trish
