Metaphor stimulates and catalyzes inner transformation. When we define and clarify these deep metaphoric structures, we uncover an unconscious human language. Certain foundational metaphors occur over and over again in the world’s literature. They are: Transitioning from caterpillar to butterfly. Awakening from the dream of reality. Uncovering the veils of illusion. Moving from captivity [ Read more … ]
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If we want a new world, we need to listen to what has life.
If we want a new world, we need to learn how to listen to what has life. What does it mean to listen to what has life? Or, we could ask, what does it mean to say something is “alive”? Here is my definition of what is alive: People who are buzzing with gifts to [ Read more … ]
The world is desperate for real revolution. We need revolutionary acts of teaching and learning.
Learning, by its very nature, moves us beyond established systems of knowledge. It takes us beyond our comfort zones. It’s no wonder autocratic societies limit education and a free press. Incremental change is important, but the world is desperate for real revolution. We need revolutionary acts of teaching and learning. Learning happens because we human [ Read more … ]
Where can you create a space of possibility?
A hundred years ago, no one thought we humans would ever walk on the moon. But once it happened, a brand new arena of space exploration opened. In the field of sports, athletes break records that seem impossible to break. They set a new bar for the athletes that come after them. In any field [ Read more … ]
True genius comes from love
Love is at the heart of genius. When I was studying adult learning in the PhD program at the University of Chicago, I was fascinated by the lack of heart and soul in the research literature. It was as if love had been divorced from learning. Perhaps it was too mushy? Are the head and [ Read more … ]
