Have you ever really wanted something — a toy, a new game, or special shoes — and then, once you finally got it, it didn’t make you as happy as you expected? You’re not alone! Grown-ups feel this way too.…
Some years ago, I wrote a short blog post about the history of education. At the time, it felt like a satisfying overview, enough to sketch the big shifts and major thinkers who had shaped how we learn. But the…
Have you ever wished someone could just read your mind? No need to explain yourself, no awkward words, just instant understanding. The truth is, our thoughts and feelings are like treasures locked inside a bright little box. Others can only…
In my last post of this Maps of Meaning series, I explored Jordan Peterson’s first 6 Maps of Meaning—a course that lays out the psychological architecture of how we find purpose in a world where chaos is always just around…
Have you ever noticed how trees grow strong through sunshine, storms, and changing seasons?People are a lot like trees. We don’t grow by staying comfortable—we grow when we face challenges. Just like heroes in stories, we discover our strength by…
Over the past weeks, I’ve been working through Jordan Peterson’s Maps of Meaning course, which is deep dive into psychology, mythology, and philosophy that explores how human beings construct meaning in a world full of chaos. The course weaves together…
A New Era of Thought and Exploration When historians and philosophers use the term “modern,” they are generally referring to the period beginning from the year 1500. It was around 1500, Europe underwent a transformation in how people related to…
What is the best way to live? Two and a half thousand years ago, in the bustling intellectual streets of ancient Athens, one man set out to do answer just that question. His name was Plato. The world continues to…
Philosophy began as a way of living more deeply, of making sense of the world and ourselves. The ancient philosophers were seekers, not scholars. They asked hard questions, challenged assumptions, and shaped the modern world. These notes are based on…
I first came across the Habits of Mind while looking for ways to deepen the work we have been doing in the Good Citizens Club, a space where we help students grow in character, empathy, and self-awareness. As I…