Competition is a big part of life from the time you’re a child until the day you retire. It’s a natural part of being a human, and competition is encouraged from an early age in many cultures. However, competition without compassion has the potential for negative and disappointing outcomes.
Archives for December 2025
There Was A Time
Thoughts on growing old.
The Season
I know he’s beside me and his spirit is laughing at all the things I do that don’t make sense to anyone but him and me of course. He knew me so well.
I Think We’re Going to Be Okay
There were decades when I’d hear arguments of how theater is outdated because of cinema. Now, the challenge falls on those who love cinema to see if an era of streaming will spell their industry’s demise, or if it will push them to redefine their place in an evolving industry.
Where Art Begins in Silence: How Meditation Shapes Creativity
Creativity doesn’t always come from effort — sometimes it rises when we become still enough to hear it. Meditation has taught me that inspiration isn’t hunted or forced. It arrives quietly, in the spaces where thought softens and the imagination finally feels safe to speak.
The Core Competencies Educators Need to Effectively Support Diverse Learners
It’s not necessarily easy, but it’s also not as difficult as it might sound. By prioritizing variety in your lesson plans, you help ensure that the widest possible range of students are having their needs met.