In yesterday’s class, I gave students a simple yet thought-provoking task: Go out into the University community and find something visual that catches your eye—it could be as simple as a color. Find a piece of writing or a phrase, such as an EXIT sign or a line from a poster. When the students returned,…
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the Spanish word aprovechar, which means “to make good use of something.” This simple concept has been a guiding light for me, especially when I face challenges in a class or project. Instead of striving to push beyond what feels possible, I remind myself to use what I have at…
I started a new class at the Sophia Center yesterday, and as always, I emphasized that it’s about the creative process, not the creative product. Living deeply connected to your creative process isn’t just for artists—it’s a way of living fully and authentically. In my experience, being rooted in creativity is the only way to…
“To create is always to learn, to begin over, to begin at zero.” – Matthew Fox In The Invisible Embrace of Beauty, John O’Donohue explores the profound connection between learning, creativity, and beauty. He references St. Thomas Aquinas, who believed that beauty was the perfection of a thing. Aquinas wrote: “To know a thing is…
I’ve been feeling a little nervous lately. For the past year, I’ve been holding a vision close to my heart, and now it’s time to step forward and act on it. Gulp. When we hold a vision, there’s always that moment of hesitation—the quiet fear of the unknown. But today, I saw the movie A…
End of content
End of content