When I was in graduate school, one thing was drilled into me: KNOW THE LITERATURE. But slogging through endless reams of academic writing felt lifeless. I wasn’t engaging with the material; I was mechanically memorizing names and articles to stash away in my brain. However, when I allowed myself to read something light and fun—like…
Creativity is all about relationship. When we create something new, we’re not just crafting an object or idea—we’re deepening our relationship with ourselves and our inner voice. Creativity allows us to connect with whatever is inspiring us in the moment, whether it’s the subject we’re studying, the tree we’re painting, or a fleeting idea that…
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 for me, especially when I face challenges in a class or project. Instead of striving to push beyond what feels possible, I remind myself to use what I have at…
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. Living deeply connected to your creative process isn’t just for artists—it’s a way of living fully and authentically. In my experience, being rooted in creativity is the only way to…
“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 the profound connection between learning, creativity, and beauty. He references St. Thomas Aquinas, who believed that beauty was the perfection of a thing. Aquinas wrote: “To know a thing is…
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