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Breakthroughs happen when we open spaces we didn’t know existed.

January 20, 2023

Metaphor is an act of genius.

November 30, 2022

Metaphor is at the core of nearly all scientific breakthroughs and acts of genius.  Celebrated scientists like Niels Bohr, Richard Feynman, and Albert Einstein relied on metaphor to help them make new discoveries.  Clearly, fundamental change depends upon our ability to engage with metaphor. In other words, metaphor is an act of genius.

Art is love ~ Paul Reynard

November 23, 2022

The artist Paul Reynard wrote:  “A work of art is necessarily incomplete. It is a way of learning.”  We’re all in this process of art-making, whether we think of ourselves as artists or not, because we’re all learners.  Reynard was asked before he died, “What is the place of art in contemporary life?” He responded, [ Read more … ]

The teacher is a point of access to something beyond the teacher.

November 16, 2022

For most teachers who love their work, it’s more than a job. It’s a creative outlet, an opportunity to share what you love, and an opportunity to grow. That’s the way it’s been for me, anyway. Burnout is common in the helping professions, but when I approach teaching as a cauldron for my own growth, [ Read more … ]

Check out my new article in Greater Good magazine: 6 ways to break your creative block.

August 7, 2022

“Creativity is an intelligence. When we respect its needs—for freedom, not knowing, beauty, a big vision, intrinsic motivation, and space—it will flourish.” 1. Creativity needs space, both internal and external – How can you give yourself internal space? If something is on your mind, take care of it before diving into new creative work. – [ Read more … ]

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