For me, art and learning have always been deeply connected. While I hold a Ph.D. in adult learning and education, it’s art that continually tugs at my heart. I don’t see learning and art as separate things—but unfortunately, our culture often does. Learning is often portrayed as dry, dull, and serious, while art is dismissed…
I just finished reading Henry Corbin’s 1969 book, Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn ‘Arabi. It had been sitting on my shelf for over two years, waiting patiently for the right time. I’m glad I finally picked it up, because it confirmed something I’ve long suspected but never fully understood: imagination is real. It’s not…
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…
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