Yesterday, I stumbled upon something I wrote back in 2000, a pivotal time when I was opening up my creative channels. It was a few years after completing my Ph.D. in 1996 and spending some time teaching. But by then, I felt the need to step away from the “Ph.D.” identity entirely and explore a…
When I teach writing classes, people often ask for tips on being more disciplined and productive. My answer might surprise you: discipline isn’t the key to creativity. Instead, creativity needs to be fed. When you take care of yourself—indulging in what makes you feel warm and fuzzy—your creative voice naturally starts to speak. Then, all…
In a class I taught last fall, I posed the question, “What inspires you?” The following is what the students came up with. I’ve had it taped to my office wall ever since. In my opinion, inspiration is what life is all about. Lucky for us, it comes in many forms.
“If we get lost in dark despair, beauty takes us back to center.”— Piero Ferrucci Anyone need that reminder right now? 🙂 In a world that sometimes feels overwhelming, this simple truth from Piero Ferrucci feels like a lifeline. Beauty—whether it’s the soft hues of a sunset, a favorite piece of music, or the way…
Nearly everyone I know right now seems to be “waiting.” We’re waiting for decisions to be made—waiting for leaders to act, for resolutions to come, for the world to shift. Whether it’s political transitions, economic recovery, climate action, or personal uncertainties, waiting seems to be the theme of our time. But lately, I’ve been experiencing…
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