I love this metaphor. It makes me think, though, that sometimes the hooks may take a more spiky form, and sometimes they are more rounded. In either case it might take the loops more attention and effort to recognize the bid for connection. And - it's important for us to be aware of the shape of our own hooks.

Ed, it seems that there need to be two different types of trust to maximize learning/growth/performance etc. One is outward focused - trust in others, and the other -inward focused - trust in self. I can think of some possible connections between the two, and possible ways in which they interact to facilitate learning (and other processes). For instance, higher trust in self can facilitate higher risk taking, vice versa. This is really speaking to me. Inbal.