from Teilhard’s The Phenomenon of Man
A new domain of psychical expansion, that is what we lack. And it is staring us in the face if we would only raise our heads to look at it…
-Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, The Phenomenon of Man
A new domain of psychical expansion, that is what we lack. And it is staring us in the face if we would only raise our heads to look at it…
-Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, The Phenomenon of Man
I’ve been working hard, preparing materials for some upcoming academic classes. I love being immersed in the world of ideas, but I need to remember not to stay there–it’s not where I want to live. A wise guide once said to me–“the mind’s job is to carry out the vision of the heart.” Feeding my…
When we teach, train, coach, mentor, or share our gifts in the world it makes us vulnerable. Teaching requires us to show up and be present, putting ourselves at risk of being judged, condemned, or rejected. But in our vulnerability is our power. Motivated by the love I feel for my subject and students, teaching…
I just found out my new book Deep Knowing won a National Indie Excellence Award!!!!!
Lately, I keep thinking of the Spanish word aprovechar, which means to make good use of something. When I have difficulty with a particular class or project, I can view it as an opportunity to use whatever is there to the best of my ability, not trying to push beyond. I will make good use…
I had a fun, rich, deep conversation with Jennifer Louden about the potency of creativity. Jen is a super thoughtful resource for all things creative and I love her podcast. It brings so much substance to the conversation about creativity and creative work. Here’s the full link to the podcast: https://jenniferlouden.com/create-out-loud-2/episode-38/?fbclid=IwAR3yBU0LhYKCAw6JBbH_XEb_kemQcCezyiSGQiK0_cgy0keOUzzKSQPk5SA
The realm of the imagination lies beyond social structures, institutions, academic programs, established procedures, even religion. Clients come to me blocked and what we do together is make space for creative inspiration. We tap the space that lies beyond established structures of thought.