I’ve often felt out of place in environments that valued conformity over creativity. Although I tried my best to fit in, I ultimately ended up needing to make my own world. But the writer James Baldwin once said, “The place in which I’ll fit will not exist until I make it.” And Frank Zappa put…
The creative process is innate to human life. We don’t need to make complicated plans to search for ideas. We simply need to make room for them to visit. The times I’ve been most unhappy with my teaching were the times that I didn’t allow enough of a pause. Instead, I rushed on to the…
I grew up in an ordinary, middle-class family in Iowa where I attended public schools. Through a stroke of fate, I was critically injured in a head-on collision in my 20s and received insurance money that allowed me to attend the Ph.D. program at the University of Chicago. My fellow classmates were very different from…
Feeling stuck in your creative flow can be frustrating, but even small changes can lead to big breakthroughs. Are you searching for ways to overcome creative blocks and unlock your full potential? Creativity thrives when we approach it with intention and allow room for exploration. Whether you’re a writer, artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone longing…
Art isn’t just something we look at or create—it’s a force that shapes us, moves us, and reveals truths we might otherwise miss. Its power is subtle yet profound, offering lessons, inspiration, and a connection to something greater than ourselves. Here’s how art transforms our lives: Art Teaches Us How to Resist Forces That Mute…
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