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Inviting the Third Space: Teaching as a creative collaboration

Inviting the Third Space: Teaching as a creative collaboration

One of the most captivating aspects of teaching—or any situation where people gather for an intentional purpose—is what I call Third Space. This is the mysterious and profound “in-between” that arises when people connect around something they care about. Philosopher Hannah Arendt called it “an in-between.” Theologians describe it as a “Divine Third,” and Martin…

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Feeling stuck? Virtual readings can open new possibilities

For those who are tired of revisiting the same issues without resolution, Virtual Readings offer a quick, fun, and transformative way to break through blocks and open new possibilities. These readings allow you to tap into Source energy for answers, direction, and healing shifts. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive a personalized reading designed to shift…

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Aesthetic space: Honoring beauty in teaching and learning

Throughout history, philosophers have asserted that “the fundamental nature of the world is aesthetic.” Thinkers like Alfred North Whitehead, Gregory Bateson, James Hillman, Martin Foss, and Donald Winnicott all emphasized the profound connection between aesthetics and how we perceive the world. Interestingly, the word aesthetics comes from the Greek aisthanesthai, meaning “the ability to perceive.”…

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How to transform overwhelm into peaceful expansiveness with a simple visualization technique

Life often brings moments when challenges, stress, or overwhelm feel all-encompassing. During these times, it can seem like there’s no way out, no room to breathe or move. But even in the most intense situations, there is a way to shift your experience. By engaging with metaphoric imagery, you can access a vast inner expanse—a…

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Unlocking the creative power of metaphor: A journey beyond fear and into deep knowing

Despite my desire for zen-like calm, I’ve been deeply affected by the unsettling US election and the endless stream of hard-to-believe news stories. Sometimes, I feel afraid—of nuclear war, climate change, and violence that seems far beyond my control. I worry about “what could happen.” Adding to this external chaos, I had a personal health…

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