Moana
Sand
Sand is an example of Tā-Vā. It represents knowledge held within time and space. Sand is flexible, adaptable and fluid; the practitioner can support the Pasifika young person to work towards their aspirations and Tā-Vā. Within Tā-Vā the essence of culture, language, spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing of the Pasifika young person is paramount and nurtured in ways that are meaningful to them.
Apply Sand in your Practice
• Understand the interrelationships between the parts of the ecosystem, and power imbalances through the Pasifika view of Tā-Vā.
• Understand the natural support systems of each Pasifka youth.
• Practice flexibility, adaptability and fluidity.
• Practice humility in what is shared with you.
Reflection Questions
Using Tā-Vā how am I supporting a shift in power, growth and transformation of the Pasifika young person’s ecosystem?
How am I supporting the Pasifika youth to connect with their natural systems of support?
Am I able to recognise when I need to practice flexibility, adaptability and fluidity?
What stops me from practicing in this way?
How am I consistently honouring and valuing their voice?
Dive deeper and see a Samoan perspective on values related to Sand
Adaptability- Fa’atatau: Changing what you do to meet different needs and situations.
Service - Tautua: Show care and do things for talavou and those around you. Service is the things you do without being noticed or expecting to be noticed.
Humility – Lotomaualalo: Taking a humble approach
