Creativity is all about relationship. When we create something new, we’re not just crafting an object or idea—we’re deepening our relationship with ourselves and our inner voice. Creativity allows us to connect with whatever is inspiring us in the moment, whether it’s the subject we’re studying, the tree we’re painting, or a fleeting idea that…
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…
“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…
Years ago, when I began teaching, I struggled with structure. I envisioned classes that were free and spontaneous, where everyone could fully express themselves. To explore this idea, I experimented with running a class that was as “loose” as possible. It didn’t take long to discover that this approach didn’t work. Without structure, the class…
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