Educator Maxine Greene once observed, “I find that, when a space is provided, something rather wonderful can happen.” Her words speak to a profound truth: transformation begins with space. Empty space isn’t just a blank void; it’s a fertile ground for possibilities. It’s where the unexpected can arise, where ideas can breathe, and where Something…
I grew up in an ordinary, middle-class family in Iowa where I attended public schools. Through a stroke of fate, I was critically injured in a head-on collision in my 20s and received insurance money that allowed me to attend the Ph.D. program at the University of Chicago. My fellow classmates were very different from…
Metaphor is more than just a literary device—it’s a gateway to inner transformation. By engaging with metaphors, we tap into an unconscious human language that transcends words, touching the deepest layers of our psyche. Certain metaphors recur throughout the world’s literature and resonate universally. They describe the profound journeys of growth and transformation that define…
If we want a new world, we need to learn how to listen to what has life. But what does it mean to listen to what has life? And perhaps even more importantly, what does it mean to say something is alive? To me, what is alive sparks connection. It’s people buzzing with gifts to…
Learning inherently challenges established systems of knowledge and pushes us beyond our comfort zones. It’s no surprise, then, that autocratic societies often suppress education and limit a free press—they recognize the transformative power of learning. Education is a revolutionary act. It’s not just about incremental improvements; it’s about transcending ourselves and envisioning a better future….
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