Teaching has always been a creative playground for me—a space to explore what fascinates me and experiment with new ideas. It’s where curiosity and creativity intersect. Peter Vaill once wrote, “The essential starting point of artistic consciousness is acknowledging that something is more than I can possibly know.” That acknowledgment—the mysterious and juicy place of…
Metaphor has a unique ability to provide clarity and perspective that words alone often cannot. This is true for all of us—whether we realize it or not. We often search valiantly for explanations, descriptions, and the perfect words to articulate what we mean. But when those words fail us, something remarkable happens. We unconsciously access…
Learning inherently challenges established systems of knowledge and pushes us beyond our comfort zones. It’s no surprise, then, that autocratic societies often suppress education and limit a free press—they recognize the transformative power of learning. Education is a revolutionary act. It’s not just about incremental improvements; it’s about transcending ourselves and envisioning a better future….
As I was packing up my mother’s nursing home room after her death, I found a little heart-shaped stone that said ‘serenity’ on it. I took it back to California with me and I hold it frequently. It’s heavy, it has form, it feels soothing, and it reminds me of her. I love the weight…
Keith Haring once said, “If there is no mystery, there is only propaganda.” His words remind us that the absence of mystery stifles creativity and openness, replacing curiosity with rigid certainty. We often think of learning as acquiring knowledge, but true learning begins with not knowing. The ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus captured this beautifully: “It…
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