Creating something new requires more than just time in your schedule or a physical workspace. While these “linear spaces” are important, true creativity demands a different kind of space—imaginal space. What Is Imaginal Space? Imaginal space is the realm where transformation and creativity truly take root. Let me share a personal example: Recently, I was…
David Lynch, the legendary director of films like The Elephant Man and Eraserhead, was once asked by Terry Gross on Fresh Air what he does when he makes a movie. After a long pause, he replied, “You know, when I’m making a movie, I don’t know what I’m doing.” Of course, something is guiding him,…
“Imagination is when you dream and play at the same time.” This profound statement came from a five-year-old. Michelle, a kindergarten teacher, shared it on my Facebook page, and it has stayed with me ever since. Children have a way of distilling wisdom into the simplest, most poetic expressions. In just a few words, this…
Images speak in a very quiet voice. For a long time, the various parts of me have felt separate. I am both an academic and a creative, deeply passionate about teaching and learning as well as creativity and the arts. Over time, I’ve come to realize that my mission is to bridge these two worlds….
I recently read The Authentic Dissertation by Trent Jacobs, a thought-provoking book on alternative approaches to doctoral dissertations. It explores using art, fiction, dialogues, indigenous ways of knowing, and other creative methods to complete Ph.D. work. The book made me reflect on my own dissertation experience—one that couldn’t have been further from anything “experimental.” My…
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