Seeing beyond the surface: A lesson in depth and beauty
In yesterday’s class, I gave students a simple yet thought-provoking task: Go out into the University community and find something visual that catches your eye—it…
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Courageous willingness: Making good use of what we have
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…
The creative process: Lessons from Gee’s Bend quilts
I started a new class at the Sophia Center yesterday, and as always, I emphasized that it’s about the creative process, not the creative product….
The interconnection of learning, creativity, and beauty
“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…
Stepping into vision: Lessons from Pearl Fryar and creative courage
I’ve been feeling a little nervous lately. For the past year, I’ve been holding a vision close to my heart, and now it’s time to…
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