Author: Kim Hermanson

Inviting the Third Space: Teaching as a creative collaboration

Inviting the Third Space: Teaching as a creative collaboration

One of the most captivating aspects of teaching—or any situation where people gather for an intentional purpose—is what I call Third Space. This is the mysterious and profound “in-between” that arises when people connect around something they care about. Philosopher Hannah Arendt called it “an in-between.” Theologians describe it as a “Divine Third,” and Martin…

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Feeling stuck? Virtual readings can open new possibilities

For those who are tired of revisiting the same issues without resolution, Virtual Readings offer a quick, fun, and transformative way to break through blocks and open new possibilities. These readings allow you to tap into Source energy for answers, direction, and healing shifts. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive a personalized reading designed to shift…

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Aesthetic space: Honoring beauty in teaching and learning

Throughout history, philosophers have asserted that “the fundamental nature of the world is aesthetic.” Thinkers like Alfred North Whitehead, Gregory Bateson, James Hillman, Martin Foss, and Donald Winnicott all emphasized the profound connection between aesthetics and how we perceive the world. Interestingly, the word aesthetics comes from the Greek aisthanesthai, meaning “the ability to perceive.”…

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The untamed truth about the creative process

The creative process is often romanticized, but it’s far from tidy or predictable. Here are five things you might not know about creativity—and why it demands both respect and courage. 1. It’s Destructive. Creation and destruction go hand in hand. The creative process clears out what no longer serves, making space for the new. It…

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