Physicist Arthur Zajonc suggests that our culture urgently needs the cognitive capacities of artists. But what exactly are those capacities, and why are they so vital to us now? Perhaps these capacities begin with an artist’s willingness to dwell in uncertainty. Where others seek clarity and definitive answers, the artist embraces confusion, allowing it to…
The artist Paul Reynard wrote: “A work of art is necessarily incomplete. It is a way of learning.” We’re all in this process of art-making, whether we think of ourselves as artists or not, because we’re all learners. Reynard was asked before he died, “What is the place of art in contemporary life?” He responded,…
In a world that often equates success with wealth, status, or achievements, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But when we pause and step back, we’re reminded that life’s deepest joys and most profound experiences aren’t found in accolades or material gains—they’re found in the intangible, soul-filling moments that make us feel…
If we want a new world, we need to learn how to listen to what has life. But what does it mean to listen to what has life? And perhaps even more importantly, what does it mean to say something is alive? To me, what is alive sparks connection. It’s people buzzing with gifts to…
When I work with clients, it becomes clear that deep creativity doesn’t originate in the head or thinking mind. It comes from an entirely different place—a place that’s alive. Their creative visions emerge from this living, dynamic energy, and it’s precisely why we need art. To truly change our world, we must connect with what…
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