Lately, I’ve been immersed in preparing materials for some upcoming academic classes. I love diving into the world of ideas, but I’ve learned it’s not a place I want to live. It’s easy to get stuck in the mind, forgetting the beauty and vision that inspire us in the first place. A wise guide once…
In addition to feeling delighted by the new president-elect, I’ve been deeply inspired by the creative visions and voices that emerged during the campaign and beyond. People are on fire, and I love it. Early in the primaries, syndicated columnist Mark Shields highlighted a key distinction between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama: “If you’re looking…
When the emotion is so big, all you can do is sing.” When I was a kid, my teacher would take our class to see local musicals, and I always left wondering: Why don’t people in “real” life sing in public? The answer I came up with was simple—people used to sing together, on street…
When I was 26, I was in a head-on collision that nearly ended my life. Just a few years later, at 30, my beloved father died unexpectedly. These two profound events made me acutely aware of life’s fragility. Every living thing has an innate drive to flourish, to realize its fullest potential. I’m reminded of…
My friend Elka Vera recently completed a series of stunning watercolor paintings. Her focus? Capturing the essence of a flower rather than its form. The results are beautiful, as you can see. I love the idea of focusing on the essence of a thing. It’s a concept that resonates deeply with me, especially as I’ve…
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