“Don’t look for me in a human shape. I am inside your looking. No need for form with a love this strong.” —Rumi Rumi’s lines are deeply evocative and open to interpretation. As someone who teaches courses on the psychology of metaphor, I see these words as pointing to the profound power of metaphor in…
Imagination is indirect, nonlinear, and often delightfully messy. It doesn’t deliver quick fixes or numerically precise solutions but instead takes us to new perspectives and possibilities. By opening our imaginations, we challenge norms and venture into uncharted territory. It’s no wonder this process can feel intimidating—creativity often brings us face-to-face with unfamiliar and quirky insights…
A man from Wisconsin recently reached out after reading my post about Martin Foss. This sculptor shared his deeply personal connection with Foss’s philosophy. He even corresponded with Foss in the 1960s before Foss passed away in 1968. Here’s an excerpt from his email: “I have been studying [Foss’s] works for over forty years and…
“It has been said that love does not want to destroy, but to preserve. Quietistic love has been praised, [yet]…mere passivity is surely no true love. The process of love is a creative drive, a force which, in spite of its tranquility of the present, lives a life of active realization.” This beautiful sentiment opens…
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…
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