When I teach, I aim to work from a place I call “third space.” Third space is a creative state of openness—a space where new possibilities can emerge. To access it, I have to let go of being the “expert” and simply be present with what wants to unfold. The moment I try to control…
The creative process is how we engage with life, and all of us interact with life in different ways. For me, teaching has been my creative passion because it feels like the ultimate “meeting of life.” Every new group is a mystery—you never know who will show up or what challenges and gifts will emerge….
Nearly two years ago, I published a book on teaching, Getting Messy: A Guide to Taking Risks and Opening the Imagination. At its core, the book explores teaching as a creative and transformative process—a journey of learning alongside our students. By approaching teaching as a shared inquiry, we stay renewed, recharged, and inspired. Teaching as…
The Power of Mystery and Creativity in Learning and Social Change “If there is no mystery, there is only propaganda.” —Keith Haring Keith Haring’s words hold profound wisdom. Mystery is where new learning begins—it’s the fertile ground where creativity takes root and where curiosity drives us to explore the unknown. This is why creativity is…
A fun bookstore in my hometown now has Getting Messy in stock. River Lights Bookstore in Dubuque, Iowa is a charming bookstore in a charming old town on the Mississippi River… and they deliver books for free by bicycle anywhere downtown. (And they’re pet friendly too!)
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