Category Archives: creativity

Do you hear the people sing?

Wherever my intentions for this week’s classes began (I have only a scant memory), they became firmly focused on Les Miserables after an early morning IMAX viewing last weekend. I know I know.  I try to be the good yoga … Continue reading

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It’s not where you start…

My first yoga class was in the NYU gym. I was 18 and on the bagel, pizza and cereal diet of a student.  Holistic wellness wasn’t necessarily on my radar and I went to class mostly because I wanted a … Continue reading

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So many possibilities

I think the important takeaway from classes this week is to learn to begin the process of clearing away distractions so one can focus the energy of the body and the mind without it being dispersed into unnecessary diversions. Firstly, … Continue reading

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Operatunities

A little bit on how arts education can unleash creative possibility in some great kids. ShareTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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All The Wasted Time

I once heard a senior teacher admonish an audience for not using as much time as possible to read sacred texts and study philosophy.  This guilt producing declaration worked under the assumption that all time not dedicated to self-improvement and … Continue reading

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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Oscar-winning short animated film… ShareTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Concentration

A lot of my inspiration comes from art and theatre, as you may have notice.  I will never fail to be inspired by this song and scene in ways that change every day and every year. Now, I cling to … Continue reading

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Self-obliteration

‘Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos. Polka dots are a way to infinity. When we obliterate nature and our bodies with polka dot, we become part of the unity of our environment’ … Continue reading

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Wit

I saw Wit off-broadway when I was a university student at NYU.  These scenes always got to me.  Hope to get to see Cynthia Nixon take on the role.   ShareTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Sunday

I think this is the most beautiful song in a gorgeous arrangement ShareTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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