In Abya Yala, the dimension of the heart as a center of emotions plays a crucial part in ways of understanding, being, and doing.
The act of reasoning with the heart in collectivity (corazonar) allows going beyond analytic reasoning; it integrates emotions and our sensitivity for a holistic approach to research where values are developed and integrated through a yosotros collaboration.
Based on Mayan views of the heart, this article proposes using corazonar as a decolonial act to interweave culture, creativity, cycles, connection, community, care, and courage as guiding principles supporting participatory design research in collaboration with communities in the Global South.
Patricio Guerrero Arias wrote Corazonar. Una antropologia comprometida con la vida (2010).
