Jan Harris, Part I: Ideation, Poetry, and Authentic Presence

from Purpose Ignited · host Lipscomb University Career Development Center

Dr. Jan Harris joins Lily to discuss her journey into the field of English and Literature. She describes how the CliftonStrength "Ideation" helps her in her roles as a professor, scholar, writer, and spiritual director. Lily and Jan discuss the importance of learning about ourselves and others as a means to building empathy and receiving each person as a unique expression of God's love. Jan also shares a poem that emerged from a 10-year writing process!Resources:Learn more about Dr. Jan HarrisRead Harris' chapbook, Isolating One's Priorities in a Time of CrisisFollow us on Instagram @purposeignitedpod and @careerdev_lipscomb

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