Transformational Learning

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We need schools for the imagination

Einstein famously said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” It’s one of those quotes we nod along to, appreciating its brilliance. But here’s a question: if imagination is…

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Breakthroughs happen when we open spaces we didn’t know existed

No matter how much we push, intend and effort, it’s clear that we don’t often have all the answers that we seek. But Something else does. We humans are brilliant when we’re aligned with Something greater than ourselves. We don’t get breakthroughs by thinking harder or better. We get breakthroughs when we open spaces we…

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The wisdom of not knowing: Embracing mystery to expand understanding

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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Tapping into the reservoir of inner wisdom

Each of us carries a vast reservoir of non-verbal, non-rational, non-cognitive wisdom—a deep well of knowing that exists beyond the boundaries of logic and language. This wisdom is always present, quietly offering its insights, but it often goes unnoticed because our thinking minds dominate the conversation. When we loosen our fixation on what we think…

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The genius of not knowing: Embracing vulnerability to truly learn

Many of us think learning is about acquiring knowledge, but in reality, learning begins with not knowing. To truly learn, we have to let go of what we think we know and step into the unknown. When we admit we don’t know, we create space for something greater—a deeper wisdom, a larger intelligence—to emerge. Learning…

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