The Magic of Creating in Community

a creative community

A creative community is generative. There’s this beautiful thing that happens when creators share their work with each other. It’s a moment of pure generosity, where we’re all giving each other this incredible gift of attention. You know what I mean? It’s not just looking—it’s this deep, careful consideration of someone else’s vision and passion…

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Bearing Witness: The Power of Uncomfortable Stories

In our latest episode of the Rooted Minds Podcast, we explore one of the most powerful testaments to human resilience ever written—Night by Elie Wiesel. This haunting narrative serves as more than just a historical account; it’s a profound lesson in the importance of bearing witness to both darkness and light in human experience. The…

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The Keeper of the Family Treasures

Life has a way of weaving together moments of profound responsibility and deep love. For me, this journey began in earnest when my mother’s breast cancer returned in 2020. Our family’s path has been blessed with the privilege of caring for her—first through the loss of my father in 2004, then through her initial battle…

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Curiosity Through Characters: Learning to Ask Better Questions

teaching curiosity through literature

We have a new episode on the Rooted Minds Podcast. I’m Alyssa Strauss, and today we’re exploring a topic that’s central to both learning and human connection: teaching curiosity through literature. The Power of Deep Questions Have you ever noticed how some questions just scratch the surface, while others open up whole new worlds of…

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