I adore the culinary show Top Chef. I might not know what foie gras is or why anyone would want to eat a meal of molecular gastronomy, but I’m hooked. Beyond the entertainment, the show offers invaluable insights for any creative endeavor. (And really, where else can you hear such gems as “exhibit balance” and…
The thing about art is that it pulls us into the exact present moment of our life. Whether we’re creating or simply appreciating, art demands our full attention. It invites us to let go of distractions and immerse ourselves in what is—right here, right now. And in that stillness, it does something extraordinary: it captures…
Several years ago, I attended a Christmas Eve church service where the pastor, a woman and clearly a beginner, played Silent Night on her harp. I’ll never forget that moment—her profound vulnerability, the tender courage it took to risk our judgment and ridicule. It was beautiful in a way that left a lasting imprint. The…
A few years ago, my intuition nudged me to assign my class the task of writing a song. Out of the group, only three students had any musical ability, so I created an alternate assignment for the others. Of those three, just one young woman—Carmel Bracken, a workshop leader and educator from Ireland—felt inspired to…
Last week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed about Getting Messy on Jefferson Public Radio in Southern Oregon. Here’s the link to the interview: The listeners who called in shared fascinating insights about teaching, learning, and group dynamics. One caller, in particular, made a compelling observation about the “magic” of odd numbers in group…
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